Aristotelianism in the First Century BCE - Xenarchus of Seleucia
Brief Description
This book is a full study of the remaining evidence for Xenarchus of Seleucia, one of the earliest interpreters of Aristotle. Andrea Falcon places the evidence in its context, the revival of interest in Aristotle's philosophy that took place in the first century BCE. Xenarchus is often presented as a rebel, challenging Aristotle and the Aristotelian tradition. Falcon argues that there is more to Xenarchus and his philosophical activity than an opposition to Aristotle; he was a creative philosopher, and his views are best understood as an attempt to revise and update Aristotle's philosophy. By looking at how Xenarchus negotiated different aspects of Aristotle's philosophy, this book highlights elements of rupture as well as strands of continuity within the Aristotelian tradition.
Book reviews
Robert Mayhew: Classical World 107 (2014): 279-281.
Tania Gergel, Journal of Hellenic Studies 133 (2013): 296-298.
David Leith, Isis 106.1 (2015): 169-170.
Tiziano Dorandi: Sehepunkte: Rezensions journal für die Geschichtwissenschaften 12 (2012), Nr. 10 [15.10.2012].
Sylvia Berryman: Aestimatio 10 (2013): 163-165.
Alberto Ross, The Classical Review 63.2 (2013): 383-385.
Georgia Tsouni, Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2014.01.17. Robert Mayhew: Classical World 107 (2014): 279-281; Tania Gergel, Journal of Hellenic Studies 133 (2013): 296-298.
Han Baltussen, CJ~Online 2014.04.07.
Christopher Gill, Phronesis 59 (2014): 100.
