PORPHYRY INTRODUCTION CLAP:M PAPER (Clarendon Later Ancient Philosophers)

Review

`Review from previous edition The commentary ... is as richly informed by knowledge of the ancient tradition, as alert to issues of logical interest, and as acute in their discussion, as could be desired ... All through, Barnes gives a refreshing sense of cleaning off the layers of varnish on a cherished heirloom.' Michael Trapp, Times Literary Supplement`Jonathan Barnes has done us a considerable service in his translation of Porphyry's brief but enormously important overview of the basic categories of philosophy, the Introduction ... in this book Barnes has produced a masterful commentary that elucidates the text in terms of philosophy, history and philology.' Sobornost`The commentary achieves much more than mere elucidation of Porphyry's words. It analyses his arguments, tracks down their (mostly Aristotelian) origins, and vigorously pursues their logical and metaphysical implications. Barnes' mastery of the field is breathtaking ... A full-scale English commentary has been long overdue on this text of immense historical importance. What Barnes provides us with is more than that - it is the most complete and authoritative modern work on Porphyry's Introduction to date.' RHIZAI

Book Description

A complete new English translation of Porphyry's famous work, with introduction and commentary