John Philoponus' New Definition of Prime Matter: Aspects of its Background in Neoplatonism and the Ancient Commentary Tradition
Author:   Frans A.J. de Haas
Publisher:   Brill
Volume:   69
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9789004104464


Pages:   344
Publication Date:   01 October 1996
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John Philoponus' New Definition of Prime Matter: Aspects of its Background in Neoplatonism and the Ancient Commentary Tradition


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This volume provides a discussion of John Philoponus's treatise on prime matter (Contra Proclum XI 1-8) which defines prime matter as three-dimensional extension. The author traces the development of this definition in Neoplatonic thought with emphasis on the philosophical problems it was meant to solve. Its significance for the understanding of Aristotle's category theory, for the physical explanation of growth and diminuition, and for the notion of formlessness are discussed in detail. Among other things this study reveals that Philoponus's insights can be regarded as an imaginative response to Plotinus's views on matter.

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Author:   Frans A.J. de Haas
Publisher:   Brill
Imprint:   Brill
Volume:   69
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.739kg
ISBN:  

9789004104464


ISBN 10:   9004104461
Pages:   344
Publication Date:   01 October 1996
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Frans A.J. de Haas, Ph.D. (1995) in Ancient Philosophy, University of Leiden, is currently a visiting scholar at the Institute of Classical Studies, London. He has published articles and reviews in the field of ancient philosophy, with special emphasis on the Neoplatonic commentaries on Aristotle.

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