Theophrastus On first principles (known as his Metaphysics) : Greek text and medieval Arabic translation

Theophrastus. (Author). Gutas, Dimitri. (Added Author). Bartolomeo da Messina, (Added Author).

Summary: The short aporetic essay "On First Principles" by Theophrastus, thought to have been transmitted as his "Metaphysics," is critically edited for the first time on the basis of all the available evidencea "the Greek manuscripts and the medieval Arabic and Latin translationsa "together with an introduction, English translation, extensive commentary, and a diplomatic edition of the medieval Latin translation. This book equally contributes to Graeco-Arabic studies as ancilla of classical studies, and includes the first critical edition of the Arabic translation with an.

Record details

ISBN: 9004179038
ISBN: 9789004179035
ISBN: 9004189831 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9789004189836 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxiii, 506 p.)
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Publisher: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2010.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. [481]-490) and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:	Preface; Abbreviations and Reference Works; part i introduction to the texts; part ii the texts and translations; part iii commentary; Appendix. "Known by Being Unknown" (9a18-23); Word Indices and Glossaries; Bibliography; Index Nominum; Index Locorum.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Language Note:	Text of Theophrastus' On first principles in Greek with English translation on facing pages; followed by a version in medieval Arabic with English translation on facing pages; followed by a Latin version translated by Bartholomew of Messina. Introduction and commentary in English.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.