Hermias: On Plato Phaedrus 227A-245E

Dirk Baltzly (University of Tasmania, Australia),Michael Share (University of Tasmania, Australia),Dirk Baltzly (University of Tasmania Australia)

Hermias: On Plato Phaedrus 227A-245E
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Country
United Kingdom
Published
31 October 2019
Pages
328
ISBN
9781350136489

Hermias: On Plato Phaedrus 227A-245E

Dirk Baltzly (University of Tasmania, Australia),Michael Share (University of Tasmania, Australia),Dirk Baltzly (University of Tasmania Australia)

This commentary records, through notes taken by Hermias, Syrianus’ seminar on Plato’s Phaedrus, one of the world’s most influential celebrations of erotic beauty and love. It is the only Neoplatonic commentary on Plato’s Phaedrus to have survived in its entirety. Further interest comes from the recorded interventions by Syrianus’ pupils - including those by Proclus, his eventual successor as head of the Athenian school, who went on to teach Hermias’ father, Ammonius.

The first of two volumes of Hermias’ commentary, the chapters translated here discuss the argument that the soul can be proved immortal as being the self-moving source of eternal motion. Aristotle explicitly disagreed with Plato on this treatment of the soul and Syrianus, having previously (in a commentary on the Metaphysics) criticised Aristotle severely when he disagreed with Plato, feels obliged here, too, to address the apparent disagreement. This new translation is thus vital for understanding Syrianus’ attitude to Aristotle.

This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in approx 2 weeks

Our stock data is updated periodically, and availability may change throughout the day for in-demand items. Please call the relevant shop for the most current stock information. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.