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The book delves into the life and contributions of Simplicius, a Neoplatonic philosopher who acted as a bridge between Greco-Roman thought and early Syriac philosophy. It highlights his studies in Alexandria and Athens, and his teaching in Syria, emphasizing his historical significance. Additionally, the text examines three of his key commentaries, addressing doctrinal and authorship questions while shedding light on the unique pedagogical methods characteristic of Neoplatonic commentary, often overlooked in contemporary analyses.

This book offers a synthesis of modern research devoted to Simplicius's life and to three of his five commentaries: On Epictetus' Handbook, On Aristotle's De anima, On Aristotle's Categories. Its biographical part brings to light the historical role played by this Neoplatonic philosopher. Born in Cilicia, Asia Minor, he studied in Alexandria and Athens and apparently ended his life teaching in Syria on the frontier between the Byzantine and Sassanide Empires. His role was that of a mediator between the Greco-Roman world and philosophy and Syriac philosophy, which would feed Arabic philosophy at its beginning. The second part of the book, devoted to doctrinal and authorship issues, also deals with the underlying pedagogical curriculum and methods proper to Neoplatonic commentaries, which modern interpretation all too often tends to neglect in studies on Simplicius and other Neoplatonists.

This work presents a comprehensive exploration of Simplicius, drawing from both Greek and Arabic sources. It begins with a biographical introduction, detailing the life and contributions of Simplicius, alongside an examination of the calendars in use as referenced in Arabic sources and his commentary on Aristotle's Physics. The doctrinal aspects are analyzed, including Simplicius's views on categories and language, the interpretation of the "skopos" in Aristotle's Categories, and his insights on the first book of Aristotle's De Anima. The text delves into Simplicius's understanding of prime matter and his engagement with the Eleatic school, as well as his polemics against John Philoponus, highlighting his reaffirmation of celestial transcendence. The transmission of texts is a significant focus, with research on fragments of Simplicius's commentary on Aristotle's Metaphysics and an analysis of the text of his commentary on Physics. The manuscript tradition is explored, alongside the survival and influence of his commentary on De Caelo in the West from the 13th to the 15th centuries. The survival of Simplicius's commentary on Epictetus from the 15th to the 17th centuries is also documented, featuring notable figures such as Perotti, Politien, Steuchus, John Smith, and Cudworth. The work concludes with indices of cited texts, manuscripts, geographical names, and personal names, providing a thorough reference framework for furth

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