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Article: On Aristotle's Metaphysics, vol. 4.
- Article from:
- The Review of Metaphysics
- Article date:
- June 1, 1995
- Author:
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These volumes appear in the series The Ancient Commentators on Aristotle under the general editorship of Richard Sorabji. The Byzantine commentators on Aristotle are the last important writings in Greek philosophy to be translated into any modern language; this series meets an important need. Both volumes are organized along the same lines: A brief introduction by the translator followed by a list of textual emendations precedes the translation itself, which comprises the bulk of each volume. Following the translation are very helpful notes concerning linguistic, historical, and substantive issues. Sorabji's brief essay "The Commentators," which is included in many but not ...