UID:
almahu_9949703840202882
Format:
1 online resource (x, 349 pages)
ISBN:
9789004321038
Series Statement:
Philosophia antiqua, v. 78
Content:
This book provides a translation of the only surving ancient commentary on Plato's Goroias , written by the Alexandrian Platonist Olympiodorus in the sixth century A.D. There are substantial notes on the commentary, which assist the reader to understand the context of Olympiodorus' Platonism, the choices available to him as an interpreter, and the special characteristics of his interpretation. A full introduction tackles the issues of greatest interest that arise from the work, including the author's mission as a Hellenist resisting Christian attacks on his discipline. Indices are provided. The authors show that there is much more of value in this commentary than has often been supposed, and that the differences between Olympiodorus' approach and those of modern commentators are often illuminating.
Note:
Preliminary material /
,
INTRODUCTION /
,
COMMENTARY WITH THE GRACE OF GOD ON PLATO'S GORGIAS, TAKEN FROM THE SPOKEN WORDS OF THE GREAT PHILOSOPHER OLYMPIODORUS /
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BIBLIOGRAPHY /
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INDEX LOCORUM /
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INDEX TO ON THE GORGIAS /
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INDEX OF NAMES /
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INDEX OF SUBJECTS /
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PHILOSOPHIA ANTIQUA: A SERIES OF STUDIES ON ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY /
Additional Edition:
Online version: Olympiodorus, the Younger, of Alexandria, 6th cent. Commentary on Plato's Gorgias. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 1998
Language:
English
Subjects:
Ancient Studies
Keywords:
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