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John Philoponus' New Definition of Prime Matter

Frans A.J. de Haas
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      This study provides the first full discussion of Philoponus' excursus on matter in contra Proclum XI. 1-8 which sets out the innovative definition of prime matter as three-dimensional extension.The author argues that Philoponus' definition was motivated primarily by philosophical problems in Neoplatonism. Philoponus employs the explanation of growth, the interpretation of Aristotle's category theory and the notions of formlessness and potentiality to substantiate his definition. To conclude, the book offers an assessment of the significance of Philoponus' innovation.It is demonstrated for the first time that Plotinus' view of matter exerted considerable influence on both Philoponus and Simplicius. Moreover, the structure of Syrianus' and Proclus' metaphysics prepared the way for Philoponus' account of prime matter.
      Format: Hardback CONTRIBUTORS: Frans A.J. de Haas EAN: 9789004104464 COUNTRY: Netherlands PAGES: WEIGHT: 739 g HEIGHT: 235 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Brill DATE PUBLISHED: 1996-10-01 CITY: GENRE: ARCHITECTURE / Interior Design / General, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, PHILOSOPHY / Metaphysics WIDTH: 155 cm SPINE:

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      Philosophy of science, Physics, Philosophy

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      Frans A.J. de Haas, Ph.D. (1995) in Ancient Philosophy, University of Leiden, is currently a visiting scholar at the Institute of Classical Studies, London. He has published articles and reviews in the field of ancient philosophy, with special emphasis on the Neoplatonic commentaries on Aristotle.
      This study provides the first full discussion of Philoponus' excursus on matter in contra Proclum XI. 1-8 which sets out the innovative definition of prime matter as three-dimensional extension.The author argues that Philoponus' definition was motivated primarily by philosophical problems in Neoplatonism. Philoponus employs the explanation of growth, the interpretation of Aristotle's category theory and the notions of formlessness and potentiality to substantiate his definition. To conclude, the book offers an assessment of the significance of Philoponus' innovation.It is demonstrated for the first time that Plotinus' view of matter exerted considerable influence on both Philoponus and Simplicius. Moreover, the structure of Syrianus' and Proclus' metaphysics prepared the way for Philoponus' account of prime matter.
      Format: Hardback CONTRIBUTORS: Frans A.J. de Haas EAN: 9789004104464 COUNTRY: Netherlands PAGES: WEIGHT: 739 g HEIGHT: 235 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Brill DATE PUBLISHED: 1996-10-01 CITY: GENRE: ARCHITECTURE / Interior Design / General, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, PHILOSOPHY / Metaphysics WIDTH: 155 cm SPINE:

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      Frans A.J. de Haas, Ph.D. (1995) in Ancient Philosophy, University of Leiden, is currently a visiting scholar at the Institute of Classical Studies, London. He has published articles and reviews in the field of ancient philosophy, with special emphasis on the Neoplatonic commentaries on Aristotle.

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