Simplicius: On Aristotle Physics 1.1-2

This volume, part of the Ancient Commentators on Aristotle series, translates Simplicius' commentary on Aristotle's Physics 1.1–2 into English for the first time, with an introduction, explanatory notes, indexes, and bibliography. Previous volumes in the series translate Simplicius' commentary on Aristotle's Physics 1.3–4, 1.5–9, 2, 3, 4.1–5, and 10–14.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In the opening chapters of Physics 1.1-2, Aristotle delves into the fundamental question of the number and nature of the initial principles of nature. He confronts the paradoxical challenge posed by the Eleatic philosophers, who denied the existence of more than one unchanging thing. This volume, a remarkable contribution to the Ancient Commentators on Aristotle series, presents Simplicius' commentary on this pivotal text in English for the first time. It includes a concise introduction, comprehensive explanatory notes, comprehensive indexes, and a comprehensive bibliography.

For those interested in exploring Simplicius' commentary on Aristotle's Physics, previous published volumes in the Bloomsbury series offer valuable insights. These include:

- "On Aristotle Physics 1.3-4," translated by P. Huby and C. C. W. Taylor, published in 2011.
- "On Aristotle Physics 1.5-9," translated by H. Baltussen, M. Atkinson, M. Share, and I. Mueller, published in 2012.
- "On Aristotle Physics 2," translated by B. Fleet, published in 1997.
- "On Aristotle Physics 3," translated by J. O. Urmson with P. Lautner, published in 2001.
- "On Aristotle Physics 4.1-5 and 10-14," translated by J. O. Urmson, published in 1992.
- "On Aristotle on the Void," translated by J. O. Urmson, published in 1994 (= Physics 4.6-9; published with Philoponus, "On Aristotle Physics 5-8," translated by P. Lettinck).
- "On Aristotle Physics 5," translated by J. O. Urmson, published in 1997.
- "On Aristotle Physics 6," translated by D. Konstan, published in 1989.
- "On Aristotle Physics 7," translated by C. Hagen, published in 1994.
- "On Aristotle Physics 8.1-5," translated by I. Bodnar, M. Chase, and M. Share, published in 2012.
- "On Aristotle Physics 8.6-10," translated by R. McKirahan, published in 2001.

These volumes collectively provide a comprehensive and insightful exploration of Aristotle's Physics, offering valuable perspectives and interpretations to scholars and enthusiasts alike.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350285682