Posidonius
Volume 3. The Translation of the Fragments
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- Real Author: Posidonius
- Editor: I. G. Kidd, University of St Andrews, Scotland
- Date Published: March 1999
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- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9780521622585
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This book translates the surviving evidence for one of the most important intellectual figures of the Graeco-Roman world, whose interests spread widely over philosophy, history and the sciences. The translations are accompanied by contextual introductions and explanatory notes, and a general introduction assesses the importance of Posidonius and his contribution. The order of fragments follows exactly that of the ancient texts collected and edited by L. Edelstein and I. G. Kidd in Posidonius Vol. 1 and completes (with Vol. 2 The Commentary) what has become the definitive modern edition.
Read more- Only available English translation of what survives of the writings of Posidonius whose record is a crucial link with the philosophy, history and science of the Hellenistic world
- Completion of the definitive edition of the fragmentary evidence of one of the most important and influential intellectual figures of the Hellenistic age
- Volume I, The Fragments, and Volume II, The Commentary, have both been very successful
Reviews & endorsements
"...an enjoyable read in themselves, as they open up a panoply of thought and give us amazing insight into the philosophical milieu of the Augustan and later ages." W. G. Sayles, The Celator
See more reviews"The success of this project cannot be overstated. It has transformed the study of Posidonius and later ancient thought in a decisive manner, especially in the English-speaking world." Brad Inwood, Bryn Mawr Classical Review
"It wiil be a welcome and valuable reference for those investigating many aspects of ancient thought,especially for those interested in the history of science, historiography, and philosophy." Arthur Marmorstein, Religious Studies Review
"Kidd, academia's preeminent authority on Posidonius, advances his reputation still further with this translation...The introduction alone makes the book worth owning, but this volume delivers much more...The translation is a valuable tool to anyone interested in Posidonius, Stoicism, and the intellectual life of the first century.
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- Date Published: March 1999
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9780521622585
- length: 432 pages
- dimensions: 223 x 147 x 30 mm
- weight: 0.62kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Part I. Testimonia: Life and influence
Characteristics of Posidonius' philosophy
Doubtful testimonies
Part II. Fragments and Titles of Named Books: Physics
Ethics
Logic
Sciences and history
Doubtful fragments
Part III. Fragments Not Assigned to Books: Divisions and Content of Philosophy
Physics
Ethics
Logic
Sciences
History
History of philosophy
Miscellaneous
Indices.
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