Dimitri Gutas

Dimitri Gutas is a Greek-American scholar and professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies at Yale University. He is known for his work on the Arabic tradition of the Greek philosopher Aristotle and has published extensively on the medieval Islamic intellectual history, including the transmission of Greek texts to the Arab world. Gutas has contributed significantly to the understanding of the Graeco-Arabic translation movement and its impact on Islamic philosophy and science.

Books

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  1. 1. Theophrastus: His Psychological, Doxographical, and Scientific Writings

    This book is an extensive study of Theophrastus, a Greek philosopher and pupil of Aristotle, focusing on his psychological, doxographical, and scientific writings. The authors delve into his theories, ideas, and contributions to various fields, including biology, physics, metaphysics, and ethics. They also examine his influence on later philosophers and his role in the development of Greek philosophy. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of Theophrastus's works, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars of ancient philosophy.