Simplicius: On Aristotle Physics 8.6-10
β Scribed by McKirahan, Richard D.; of Cilicia. Simplicius; Aristotle
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Academic;Bristol Classical Press;Duckworth
- Year
- 2001
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 255
- Series
- Ancient commentators on Aristotle
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Subjects
Aristotle. -- Physics. -- Book 8. Motion -- Early works to 1800. Physics -- Early works to 1800. Science, Ancient. Physica (Aristoteles) SCIENCE / History Physics (Aristotle) Motion. Physics. Aristotle.
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