The so-called eighth Stromateus by Clement of Alexandria: early Christian reception of Greek scientific methodology

The so-called eighth Stromateus ('liber logicus') by Clement of Alexandria (d. before 221 C.E.) is an understudied source for ancient philosophy, particularly the tradition of the Aristotelian methodology of science, scepticism, and the theories of causation. A series of capitula dealing w...

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Main Author: Havrda, Matyáš 1972- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Ancient Greek
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Published: Leiden Boston Brill 2017
In: Philosophia antiqua (volume 144)
Year: 2017
Series/Journal:Philosophia antiqua volume 144
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Clemens, Alexandrinus ca. 150-215 / Reception / Church
Further subjects:B Commentary
B Clement of Alexandria, Saint (approximately 150-approximately 215) Stromata
B Clement of Alexandria, Saint (approximately 150-approximately 215)
B Philosophy, Ancient
B Science Methodology Early works to 1800
B Science Philosophy Early works to 1800
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Summary:The so-called eighth Stromateus ('liber logicus') by Clement of Alexandria (d. before 221 C.E.) is an understudied source for ancient philosophy, particularly the tradition of the Aristotelian methodology of science, scepticism, and the theories of causation. A series of capitula dealing with inquiry and demonstration, it bears but few traces of Christian interests. In this volume, Matyáš Havrda provides a new edition, translation, and lemmatic commentary of the text. The vexing question of the origin of this material and its place within Clement's oeuvre is also addressed. Defending the view of 'liber logicus' as a collection of excerpts made or adopted by Clement for his own (apologetic and exegetical) use, Havrda argues that its source could be Galen's lost treatise On Demonstration
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:900432528X
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