{"title":"Aetius","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our 'Aetius' collection, where you can explore the intellectual legacy of a pivotal figure in ancient philosophy. Aetius is renowned for his comprehensive work, \u003cem\u003ePlacita\u003c\/em\u003e, which offers an insightful compilation of philosophical doctrines. This collection delves into the rich tapestry of Greek philosophical thought, serving as both an educational resource and a captivating read for those interested in the foundations of Western philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this category, you'll discover how Aetius masterfully brings together various philosophical perspectives, presenting them in a clear and accessible format. The books housed in this collection are perfect for readers interested in understanding the intricacies of ancient philosophical debates and the evolution of psychological thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious newcomer to the world of philosophy, our Aetius collection promises to enrich your understanding and spark engaging discussions. Begin your journey into the fascinating domain of philosophical inquiry with Aetius's timeless works.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"placita-by-aetius-9780674997592","title":"Placita","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn ancient compendium of ancient philosophy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlacita\u003c\/em\u003e (Tenets), generally attributed to an author named Aëtius and dating from the late first or early second century AD, was a compendium setting out in summary fashion the principal doctrines and opinions of philosophers and philosophical schools in response to questions and topics in the domain of natural philosophy. Now lost, \u003cem\u003ePlacita\u003c\/em\u003e can be largely reconstructed from the work of three authors working in the period from the second to the fifth century (Pseudo-Plutarch, Stobaeus, and Theodoret) who quote from it extensively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlacita\u003c\/em\u003e is organized into five books: First Principles; Cosmology; Meteorology and the Earth; Psychology; and Physiology. Each chapter contains a list of short opinions or tenets, which are ascribed to an individual philosopher and\/or school and usually arranged in sections that stress the variety and contrast of the teachings concerned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a multi-purpose resource, \u003cem\u003ePlacita\u003c\/em\u003e long served as a manual of neatly packaged doxographic material on a wide variety of topics, to be used for study, as an \u003cem\u003eaide-mémoire\u003c\/em\u003e, for displays of erudition, for persuasion in rhetorical or apologetic contexts, and for personal enlightenment, and it remains a valuable source for our knowledge of Presocratic and Hellenistic philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of Aëtius' \u003cem\u003ePlacita\u003c\/em\u003e offers a fresh translation, ample annotation, and a text fully informed by the latest scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000706318572,"sku":"9780674997592","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8477803482428.jpg?v=1763299097"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/aetius.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}