Discussions on the Eternity of the world in Late Antiquity, 2011
By: Chase, Michael
Title Discussions on the Eternity of the world in Late Antiquity
Type Article
Language English
Date 2011
Journal ΣΧΟΛΗ. Ancient Philosophy and the Classical Tradition
Volume 5
Issue 2
Pages 111-173
Categories no categories
Author(s) Chase, Michael
Editor(s)
Translator(s)
This article studies the debate between the Neoplatonist philosophers Simplicius and John Philoponus on the question of the eternity of the world. The first part consists in a historical introduction situating their debate within the context of the conflict between Christians and Pa- gan in the Byzantine Empire of the first half of the sixth century. Particular attention is paid to the attitudes of these two thinkers to Aristotle's attempted proofs of the eternity of motion and time in Physics 8.1. The second part traces the origins, structure and function of a particular argument used by Philoponus to argue for the world's creation within time. Philoponus takes advantage of a tension inherent in Aristotle's theory of motion, between his standard view that all motion and change is continuous and takes place in time, and his occasional admission that at least some kinds of motion and change are instantaneous. For Philoponus, God's creation of the world is precisely such an instantaneous change: it is not a motion on the part of the Creator, but is analo- gous to the activation of a state (hexis), which is timeless and implies no change on the part of the agent. The various transformations of this doctrine at the hands of Peripatetic, Neoplatonic, and Islamic commentators are studied (Alexander of Aphrodisias, Themistius, al-Kindi, al-Farabi), as is Philoponus' use of it in his debate against Proclus. [author's abstract]

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Albert le Grand sur la dérivation des formes géométriques: Un témoignage de l'influence de Simplicius par le biais des Arabes? (forthcoming), 2008
By: Chase, Michael
Title Albert le Grand sur la dérivation des formes géométriques: Un témoignage de l'influence de Simplicius par le biais des Arabes? (forthcoming)
Type Article
Language French
Date 2008
Categories no categories
Author(s) Chase, Michael
Editor(s)
Translator(s)
The text discusses Albert the Great's arguments in his commentary on Porphyry's Isagoge, focusing on the second of the three questions Porphyry posed about universals: whether they are corporeal or incorporeal. Albert attributes the idea of the separate existence of lines and surfaces in mathematical bodies to Plato. This attribution is problematic, but it is not absurd to suggest that Plato taught such doctrines, according to the Tübingen School's work on Plato's unwritten teachings. The text suggests that Albert's presentation of Plato's philosophy reflects his reliance on difficult translations of Aristotle and his commentators, rather than direct engagement with Plato's dialogues. [introduction/conclusion]

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Creation and Continuity In Neoplatonism: Origins and Legacy (forthcoming)
By: Chase, Michael
Title Creation and Continuity In Neoplatonism: Origins and Legacy (forthcoming)
Type Article
Language English
Categories no categories
Author(s) Chase, Michael
Editor(s)
Translator(s)

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Pagans vs. Christians in Late Neoplatonism: Simplicius and Philoponus on the Eternity of the World (forthcoming)
By: Chase, Michael
Title Pagans vs. Christians in Late Neoplatonism: Simplicius and Philoponus on the Eternity of the World (forthcoming)
Type Article
Language English
Categories no categories
Author(s) Chase, Michael
Editor(s)
Translator(s)
This text provides a summary of Simplicius' views on Philoponus as a commentator on Aristotle's writings. Simplicius argues that a good commentator must possess qualities such as impartiality, knowledge of Aristotle's works, and an ability to discern the underlying harmony between Aristotle and Plato. Simplicius asserts that Philoponus fails to meet these standards, lacks impartiality, and remains at the surface level of the texts. The text concludes that it is unclear what Philoponus would have thought of Simplicius, but it is likely that his evaluation would not have been positive. [conclusion]

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Albert le Grand sur la dérivation des formes géométriques: Un témoignage de l'influence de Simplicius par le biais des Arabes? (forthcoming), 2008
By: Chase, Michael
Title Albert le Grand sur la dérivation des formes géométriques: Un témoignage de l'influence de Simplicius par le biais des Arabes? (forthcoming)
Type Article
Language French
Date 2008
Categories no categories
Author(s) Chase, Michael
Editor(s)
Translator(s)
The text discusses Albert the Great's arguments in his commentary on Porphyry's Isagoge, focusing on the second of the three questions Porphyry posed about universals: whether they are corporeal or incorporeal. Albert attributes the idea of the separate existence of lines and surfaces in mathematical bodies to Plato. This attribution is problematic, but it is not absurd to suggest that Plato taught such doctrines, according to the Tübingen School's work on Plato's unwritten teachings. The text suggests that Albert's presentation of Plato's philosophy reflects his reliance on difficult translations of Aristotle and his commentators, rather than direct engagement with Plato's dialogues. [introduction/conclusion]

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Creation and Continuity In Neoplatonism: Origins and Legacy (forthcoming)
By: Chase, Michael
Title Creation and Continuity In Neoplatonism: Origins and Legacy (forthcoming)
Type Article
Language English
Categories no categories
Author(s) Chase, Michael
Editor(s)
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Discussions on the Eternity of the world in Late Antiquity, 2011
By: Chase, Michael
Title Discussions on the Eternity of the world in Late Antiquity
Type Article
Language English
Date 2011
Journal ΣΧΟΛΗ. Ancient Philosophy and the Classical Tradition
Volume 5
Issue 2
Pages 111-173
Categories no categories
Author(s) Chase, Michael
Editor(s)
Translator(s)
This article studies the debate between the Neoplatonist philosophers Simplicius and John Philoponus on the question of the eternity of the world. The first part consists in a historical introduction situating their debate within the context of the conflict between Christians and Pa- gan in the Byzantine Empire of the first half of the sixth century. Particular attention is paid to the attitudes of these two thinkers to Aristotle's attempted proofs of the eternity of motion and time in Physics 8.1. The second part traces the origins, structure and function of a particular argument used by Philoponus to argue for the world's creation within time. Philoponus takes advantage of a tension inherent in Aristotle's theory of motion, between his standard view that all motion and change is continuous and takes place in time, and his occasional admission that at least some kinds of motion and change are instantaneous. For Philoponus, God's creation of the world is precisely such an instantaneous change: it is not a motion on the part of the Creator, but is analo- gous to the activation of a state (hexis), which is timeless and implies no change on the part of the agent. The various transformations of this doctrine at the hands of Peripatetic, Neoplatonic, and Islamic commentators are studied (Alexander of Aphrodisias, Themistius, al-Kindi, al-Farabi), as is Philoponus' use of it in his debate against Proclus. [author's abstract]

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Pagans vs. Christians in Late Neoplatonism: Simplicius and Philoponus on the Eternity of the World (forthcoming)
By: Chase, Michael
Title Pagans vs. Christians in Late Neoplatonism: Simplicius and Philoponus on the Eternity of the World (forthcoming)
Type Article
Language English
Categories no categories
Author(s) Chase, Michael
Editor(s)
Translator(s)
This text provides a summary of Simplicius' views on Philoponus as a commentator on Aristotle's writings. Simplicius argues that a good commentator must possess qualities such as impartiality, knowledge of Aristotle's works, and an ability to discern the underlying harmony between Aristotle and Plato. Simplicius asserts that Philoponus fails to meet these standards, lacks impartiality, and remains at the surface level of the texts. The text concludes that it is unclear what Philoponus would have thought of Simplicius, but it is likely that his evaluation would not have been positive. [conclusion]

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