Alexander of Aphrodisias
Ancient Greek Peripatetic philosopher from Aphrodisias (Caria), active around 200 CE; renowned as the foremost commentator on Aristotle—nicknamed "the Exegete"—and author of influential works such as On Fate defending Aristotelian doctrine against Stoic determinism.
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1. Alexander Of Aphrodisias On Aristotles Metaphysics 1. Translated By W. E. Dooley
A late-antique commentary on the first book of Aristotle’s work on first philosophy, it elucidates the nature of wisdom as knowledge of first causes and principles and unpacks the survey and critique of earlier thinkers. It clarifies the four causes, assesses Presocratic, Pythagorean, and Platonic doctrines, addresses textual and conceptual difficulties, and provides line-by-line exegesis that situates the arguments within the Peripatetic tradition while defending their coherence.
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