Themistius
Overview
| Works: | 745 works in 1,747 publications in 12 languages and 11,403 library holdings |
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| Genres: | History Sources Commentaries Criticism, interpretation, etc Paraphrases |
| Roles: | Author, Commentator, Creator, Other, Editor, Compiler, Annotator, cnm, Contributor |
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Most widely held works about
Themistius
- The private orations of Themistius by Themistius( )
- Politics, philosophy, and empire in the fourth century : select orations of Themistius by Themistius( )
- Themistius and the imperial court : oratory, civic duty, and Paideia from Constantius to Theodosius by John Vanderspoel( Book )
- Themistius, Julian and Greek political theory under Rome : texts, translations, and studies of four key works by Simon Swain( Book )
- Themistius in Libanius' Brieven; critische uitgave van 52 brieven, voorzien van een historisch commentaar en tekstverklarende nota's by Libanios( Book )
- On Aristotle : Nicomachean ethics 10 by Michael( Book )
- Die paideia des Themistios : ein Beitrag zur Geschichte der Bildung im vierten Jahrhundert nach Christus by Bruno Colpi( Book )
- Mittelalterliche lateinische Übersetzungen von Schriften der Aristoteles-Kommentatoren Johannes Philoponos, Alexander von Aphrodisias und Themistios by Martin Grabmann( Book )
- Antisthène de la dialectique; étude critique et exégétique sur le XXXVIe discours de Thémistius by H Kesters( Book )
- Politics, Philosophy and Empire in the Fourth Century : Select Orations of Themistius by P. J Heather( )
- Discorsi by Themistius( Book )
- De Themistio Sophista et apud imperatores oratore ... [Thesis] by Eugène Baret( )
- Temistio orientale : orazioni temistiane nella tradizione siriaca e araba by Themistius( Book )
- De temporibus librorum Themistii by Heinrich Scholze( Book )
- De woordkeuze in Themistius' redevoeringen. Bijdrage tot het onderzoek naar Themistius' bronnen en modellen by Johannes Adrianus Brons( Book )
- Le philosophe Thémistios devant l'opinion de ses contemporains by Louis Méridier( Book )
- Discursos políticos by Themistius( Book )
- Observationes criticae in Themistii orationes by Jos. I.G Roulez( )
- Zur Kritik der Rede des Themistius by Friedrich Karl Gottlob Hertlein( )
- Mélanges A.F. Norman : textes( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Themistius
On Aristotle Physics 1-3 by
Themistius(
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11 editions published between 2010 and 2014 in English and held by 778 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Themistius' paraphrase of Books 1-3 of Aristotle's Physics shows this fourth-century AD commentator offering a characteristically focused recreation of Aristotle's treatment of a variety of topics ranging from his fundamental account of the principles underlying natural change in Book 1 to a challenging general theory of change in the opening chapters of Book 3. In addressing Book 2 Themistius deals with the theory of nature and natural causation, an associated analysis of events that are indirectly caused by chance or coincidence, and the perennially engaging issue of teleology vs. necessitation in nature. Finally, he deals with the concept of the infinite that Aristotle pioneered in the second part of Book 3. While heavily influenced by the content of the commentary on the Physics by Alexander of Aphrodisias, Themistius offers a methodologically innovative reconstruction mostly expressed in Aristotle's voice, more expansive than the original but focused on essentials. He also offers a notable digression on the subsequently influential theory of prime matter. His paraphrase opens a window on the continuing role of Aristotle in philosophical education in late antiquity and is an instructive contrast to the more expansive commentaries of Simplicius and Philoponus who drew heavily on this predecessor. It can also still be profitably consulted by scholars on matters of detailed interpretation and by students as an introductory guide to a major treatise. Robert B. Todd has previously translated for this series Themistius on Aristotle On the Soul, and Themistius on Aristotle Physics 4 and Physics 5-8
11 editions published between 2010 and 2014 in English and held by 778 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Themistius' paraphrase of Books 1-3 of Aristotle's Physics shows this fourth-century AD commentator offering a characteristically focused recreation of Aristotle's treatment of a variety of topics ranging from his fundamental account of the principles underlying natural change in Book 1 to a challenging general theory of change in the opening chapters of Book 3. In addressing Book 2 Themistius deals with the theory of nature and natural causation, an associated analysis of events that are indirectly caused by chance or coincidence, and the perennially engaging issue of teleology vs. necessitation in nature. Finally, he deals with the concept of the infinite that Aristotle pioneered in the second part of Book 3. While heavily influenced by the content of the commentary on the Physics by Alexander of Aphrodisias, Themistius offers a methodologically innovative reconstruction mostly expressed in Aristotle's voice, more expansive than the original but focused on essentials. He also offers a notable digression on the subsequently influential theory of prime matter. His paraphrase opens a window on the continuing role of Aristotle in philosophical education in late antiquity and is an instructive contrast to the more expansive commentaries of Simplicius and Philoponus who drew heavily on this predecessor. It can also still be profitably consulted by scholars on matters of detailed interpretation and by students as an introductory guide to a major treatise. Robert B. Todd has previously translated for this series Themistius on Aristotle On the Soul, and Themistius on Aristotle Physics 4 and Physics 5-8
On Aristotle's On the soul by
Themistius(
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26 editions published between 1995 and 2014 in English and held by 505 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Themistius ran his own philosophical school in Constantinople in the middle of the fourth century A.D. His paraphrases of Aristotle's writings are unlike the elaborate commentaries produced by Alexander of Aphrodisias, or the later Neoplatonists Simplicius and Philoponus. His aim was to provide a clear and independent restatement of Aristotle's text which would be accessible as an elementary exegesis. But he also discusses important philosophical problems, reports and disagrees with other commentaries including the lost commentary of Porphyry, and offers interpretations of Plato. Themistius' paraphrase of Aristotle's On the Soul is his most important and influential work. It is also the first extant commentary on this work of Aristotle to survive from antiquity. A rival to that of Alexander of Aphrodisias, it represents one of the main interpretations of Aristotle's theory of the intellect, which was debated throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. It continues to be an important text for the reconstruction of Aristotle's philosophical psychology today
26 editions published between 1995 and 2014 in English and held by 505 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Themistius ran his own philosophical school in Constantinople in the middle of the fourth century A.D. His paraphrases of Aristotle's writings are unlike the elaborate commentaries produced by Alexander of Aphrodisias, or the later Neoplatonists Simplicius and Philoponus. His aim was to provide a clear and independent restatement of Aristotle's text which would be accessible as an elementary exegesis. But he also discusses important philosophical problems, reports and disagrees with other commentaries including the lost commentary of Porphyry, and offers interpretations of Plato. Themistius' paraphrase of Aristotle's On the Soul is his most important and influential work. It is also the first extant commentary on this work of Aristotle to survive from antiquity. A rival to that of Alexander of Aphrodisias, it represents one of the main interpretations of Aristotle's theory of the intellect, which was debated throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. It continues to be an important text for the reconstruction of Aristotle's philosophical psychology today
On Aristotle's "Physics 4" by
Themistius(
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22 editions published between 2002 and 2014 in English and held by 449 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In his Physics 4, Aristotle defines place and time and denies the possibility of vacuum. Themistius, whose commentary is translated in this volume, wrote in the fourth century A.D. The fact that his commentaries are called paraphrases should not be allowed to conceal their importance. Some of his ideas are very original and he was taken seriously by later commentators and used as an authority by Aquinas." "Aristotle denies three-dimensional space and substitutes the idea of a thing's place as its immediate surroundings. Themistius supports Aristotle's denial. However, he reveals that the philosopher-doctor Galen, in the late second century A.D., had argued for the reality of space by imagining a bronze jar whose contents shrink, without any other matter coming in to fill the gap. Themistius complains that this thought experiment begs the question by assuming the very spatial extension, or gap, that Galen wants to prove." "Aristotle's conception of place as surroundings makes it problematic how his outermost sphere, which carries the stars, can have any place, given that it has no surroundings. Themistius suggests various solutions, including treating the inner spheres as surroundings." "Turning to time, Themistius again reveals Galen's objections to Aristotle and defends Aristotle from the charge of giving a circular definition of time. On the other hand, Themistius criticizes Aristotle for saying that there would be no time if there were no soul. Most of these points were debated by later commentators."--Jacket
22 editions published between 2002 and 2014 in English and held by 449 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In his Physics 4, Aristotle defines place and time and denies the possibility of vacuum. Themistius, whose commentary is translated in this volume, wrote in the fourth century A.D. The fact that his commentaries are called paraphrases should not be allowed to conceal their importance. Some of his ideas are very original and he was taken seriously by later commentators and used as an authority by Aquinas." "Aristotle denies three-dimensional space and substitutes the idea of a thing's place as its immediate surroundings. Themistius supports Aristotle's denial. However, he reveals that the philosopher-doctor Galen, in the late second century A.D., had argued for the reality of space by imagining a bronze jar whose contents shrink, without any other matter coming in to fill the gap. Themistius complains that this thought experiment begs the question by assuming the very spatial extension, or gap, that Galen wants to prove." "Aristotle's conception of place as surroundings makes it problematic how his outermost sphere, which carries the stars, can have any place, given that it has no surroundings. Themistius suggests various solutions, including treating the inner spheres as surroundings." "Turning to time, Themistius again reveals Galen's objections to Aristotle and defends Aristotle from the charge of giving a circular definition of time. On the other hand, Themistius criticizes Aristotle for saying that there would be no time if there were no soul. Most of these points were debated by later commentators."--Jacket
On Aristotle Physics 5-8 by
Themistius(
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12 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and held by 334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Themistius' treatment of Books 5-8 of Aristotle's Physics shows this commentator's capacity to identify, isolate and discuss the core ideas in Aristotle's account of change, his theory of the continuum, and his doctrine of the unmoved mover. His paraphrase offered his ancient students, as it will now offer his modern readers, an opportunity to encounter central features of Aristotle's physical theory, synthesized and epitomized in a manner that has always marked Aristotelian exegesis but was raised to a new level by the innovative method of focused paraphrase pioneered by Themistius. By taking selective but telling account of the earlier Peripatetic tradition (notably Theophrastus and Alexander of Aphrodisias), this commentator creates a framework that can still be profitably used by Aristotelian scholars today."--Jacket
12 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and held by 334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Themistius' treatment of Books 5-8 of Aristotle's Physics shows this commentator's capacity to identify, isolate and discuss the core ideas in Aristotle's account of change, his theory of the continuum, and his doctrine of the unmoved mover. His paraphrase offered his ancient students, as it will now offer his modern readers, an opportunity to encounter central features of Aristotle's physical theory, synthesized and epitomized in a manner that has always marked Aristotelian exegesis but was raised to a new level by the innovative method of focused paraphrase pioneered by Themistius. By taking selective but telling account of the earlier Peripatetic tradition (notably Theophrastus and Alexander of Aphrodisias), this commentator creates a framework that can still be profitably used by Aristotelian scholars today."--Jacket
Themistii Paraphrases Aristotelis librorum quae supersunt by
Themistius(
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29 editions published between 1866 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
29 editions published between 1866 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Commentaria in Aristotelem Graeca by
Alexander(
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10 editions published in 1975 in Greek, Ancient and Latin and held by 190 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published in 1975 in Greek, Ancient and Latin and held by 190 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Themistii Orationes quae supersunt by
Themistius(
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5 editions published in 1965 in 3 languages and held by 184 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1965 in 3 languages and held by 184 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Arabic translation of Themistius Commentary on Aristoteles De anima by
Themistius(
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8 editions published in 1973 in Arabic and English and held by 176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 1973 in Arabic and English and held by 176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Plaidoyer d'un Socratique contre le Phèdre de Platon: XXVIe, discours de Themistius by
Themistius(
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23 editions published in 1959 in 6 languages and held by 149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
23 editions published in 1959 in 6 languages and held by 149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Commentaire sur le traité De l'ame d'Aristote by
Themistius(
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29 editions published between 1957 and 1973 in 4 languages and held by 146 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
29 editions published between 1957 and 1973 in 4 languages and held by 146 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Commentaire sur le traité De l'âme d'Aristote by
Themistius(
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10 editions published between 1957 and 1973 in Latin and French and held by 129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1957 and 1973 in Latin and French and held by 129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Themistii Orationes by
Themistius(
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28 editions published between 1622 and 2000 in 4 languages and held by 127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
28 editions published between 1622 and 2000 in 4 languages and held by 127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Themistii In libros Aristotelis De caelo paraphrasis hebraice et latine by
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33 editions published between 1887 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
33 editions published between 1887 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Themistii quae fertur in Aristotelis Analyticorum priorum librum I paraphrasis by
Themistius(
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25 editions published between 1884 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
25 editions published between 1884 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Themistii orationes quae supersunt by
Themistius(
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31 editions published between 1965 and 1974 in 6 languages and held by 103 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
31 editions published between 1965 and 1974 in 6 languages and held by 103 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paraphrase de la métaphysique d'Aristote, livre Lambda by
Themistius(
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7 editions published in 1999 in French and held by 100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published in 1999 in French and held by 100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Orationes quae supersunt by
Themistius(
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19 editions published between 1951 and 1965 in 5 languages and held by 99 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
19 editions published between 1951 and 1965 in 5 languages and held by 99 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Staatsreden by
Themistius(
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8 editions published in 1998 in German and held by 97 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 1998 in German and held by 97 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Themistii in Aristotelis Physica paraphrasis by
Themistius(
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14 editions published between 1554 and 1960 in Greek, Ancient and Latin and held by 95 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
14 editions published between 1554 and 1960 in Greek, Ancient and Latin and held by 95 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Themistii (Sophoniae) in Parva naturalia commentarium by
Themistius(
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23 editions published between 1903 and 2014 in Greek, Ancient and Latin and held by 89 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
23 editions published between 1903 and 2014 in Greek, Ancient and Latin and held by 89 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Penella, Robert J. Other Editor
- Todd, Robert B. Translator Author
- Heather, P. J. (Peter J.) Author of introduction Author Translator
- Constantius II Emperor of Rome 317-361
- Moncur, David Author of introduction Translator
- Schenkl, Heinrich 1859-1919 Author Editor
- Downey, Glanville 1908-1991 Author Editor
- Aristotle Author
- Aristotle Author
- Philoponus, John active 6th century
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Alexander,--of Aphrodisias Aristotle Astronomy, Greek Byzantine Empire Christianity Cities and towns--Antiquities Civilization Civilization, Classical, in literature Constantius--II,--Emperor of Rome, De anima (Aristotle) De caelo (Aristotle) Education, Greek Epistolae (Julian, Emperor of Rome) Greek language Interfaith relations Kings and rulers Learning and scholarship Letters Libanius Mediterranean Region Metaphysics Metaphysics (Aristotle) Middle East Nicomachean ethics (Aristotle) Norman, A. F.--(Albert Francis) Oratory, Ancient Paganism Parva naturalia (Aristotle) Philoponus, John, Philosophy, Ancient Physics Physics (Aristotle) Physics--Philosophy Plato Political science Political science--Philosophy Politics and government Prior analytics (Aristotle) Psychology Religion Romans--Religion Rome (Empire) Socrates Soul Space and time Speeches, addresses, etc., Greek Themistius Thomas,--Aquinas, Saint, Turkey--Istanbul Virtue
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Alternative Names
Euphrada Themistius
Euphrada, Themistius 317-388
Euphrades Themistius
Euphrades, Themistius 317-388
Pseudo-Themistius
Pseudo-Themistius 317-388
Ṯāmisṭīyūs 317-388
Ṯāmisṭyūs 317-388
Temisti
Temistije
Temístio
Temistio 0317?-0388?
Temistio 317-388
Temistio 317-ca. 388
Temistio c. 317-c. 388
Temistio ca317-ca388
Temistio della Paflagonia 317-388
Temistio filosofo greco antico
Temistio Retore Greco 317-388
Temistio Sofista 317-388
Temistios
Temistiusz.
Temisṭiyus
Them.
Themiste 317-388
Themistias 317-388 Euphrades
Themistias Euphrades
Themistias Euphrades 317-388
Themistio
Themistio asi 317-asi 388
Themistio della Paflagonia
Themistio Retore Greco
Themistio Sofista
Thémistios
Thémistios 0317?-0388?
Themistios 317-388
Themistios 317-388 Euphrades
Themistios 317-388 Griechischer Sophist
Themistios 317-388 Philosophos
Themistios 317-388 Redner
Themistios 317-388 Sohn des Eugenios
Themistios 317-388 von Konstantinopel
Themistios 317-388 von Paphlagonien
Themistios 317-ca. 388
Themistios ca317-ca388
Themistios Euphrades
Themistios Euphrades 317-388
Themistios filosoof uit Romeinse Keizerrijk (317-388)
Themistios Griechischer Sophist
Themistios Griechischer Sophist 317-388
Themistios Philosophos
Themistios Philosophos 317-388
Themistios Redner
Themistios Redner 317-388
Themistios Rhetor und Philosoph der Spätantike
Themistios Sohn des Eugenios
Themistios Sohn des Eugenios 317-388
Themistios von Konstantinopel
Themistios von Konstantinopel 317-388
Themistios von Paphlagonien
Themistios von Paphlagonien 317-388
Themistius
Themistius 0317?-0388?
Themistius 317-ca. 388
Themistius asi 317-asi 388
Themistius c. 317-c. 388
Themistius ca 317-ca 388
Themistius Constantinopolitanus
Themistius Constantinopolitanus 317-388
Themistius Constantinopolitanus c. 317-c. 388
Themistius Euphrada
Themistius Euphrada 317-388
Themistius Euphrades
Themistius Euphrades 0317?-0388?
Themistius Euphrades 317-388
Themistius Euphrades ca317-ca388
Themistius Euphrades Paphlago
Themistius Euphrades Paphlago 0317?-0388?
Themistius Euphrades Paphlago 317-388
Themistius Orator
Themistius Orator 317-388
Themistius Peripateticus
Themistius Peripateticus 317-388
Themistius Peripateticus c. 317-c. 388
Themistius Philosophus
Themistius Rhetor
Themistius Rhetor 317-388
Themistius Roman era philosopher
Themistius Sophist
Themistius Sophist 317-388
Themistius Sophista
Themistius Sophista 317-388
Themiszthiosz
Θεμίστιος
Θεμίστιος 0317?-0388?
Темистий
Фемистий
Фемістій
תאמיסטיאוס
תאמסטאוס
תמסטיוס
תסמיסטיוס
تمیستیوس سیاستمدار و فیلسوف در یونان باستان
ثامسطيوس
ثامسطیوس 317-388
دامسطيوس.
テミスティオス
狄米斯提厄斯
Languages
English
(122)
Latin (110)
Greek, Ancient (103)
French (45)
German (25)
Greek, Modern (12)
Italian (6)
Arabic (6)
Hebrew (4)
Multiple languages (4)
Dutch (4)
Spanish (2)
Latin (110)
Greek, Ancient (103)
French (45)
German (25)
Greek, Modern (12)
Italian (6)
Arabic (6)
Hebrew (4)
Multiple languages (4)
Dutch (4)
Spanish (2)