Pantelis Golitsis Knihy

The late Platonist philosopher Damascius revitalized Greek thought on time by distinguishing various perceptions articulated by Plato, Aristotle, and Neoplatonist predecessors. His insights foreshadow modern theories of time, including McTaggart’s series and presentism. Damascius’ philosophy emphasizes the essence of living beings in the process of becoming, exploring its connection to stillness, temporality, and temporalization. He interprets time not merely as a byproduct of celestial movements or an abstract concept within the human soul, but as an active ordering power operating at multiple levels. His conception of time encompasses biological and historical dimensions, as well as the essence and activity of heaven, where neither past nor future exists. The book delves into Damascius’ intricate thoughts on fundamental concepts of time, including the indivisible now, present time, flowing and non-flowing nows, and the entirety of time where past, present, and future converge. Although his comprehensive treatise On Time is lost, fragments of it are preserved and are translated and annotated in an Appendix, providing valuable insights into his philosophical explorations.

This volume includes twelve studies by international specialists on Aristotle and his commentators. Among the topics treated are Aristotle’s political philosophy and metaphysics, the ancient and Byzantine commentators’ scholia on Aristotle’s logic, philosophy of language and psychology as well as studies of broader scope on developmentalism in ancient philosophy and the importance of studying Late Antiquity.

Dans la Grèce tardive, la philosophie se définit par l'interprétation de textes autoritaires, comme ceux d'Aristote. Cette étude examine les derniers commentaires d'Aristote par Simplicius et Philoponus, montrant leurs approches divergentes de la tradition philosophique et des chemins différents vers la vérité. Golitsis a reçu le "Prix Zographos" pour cet ouvrage.