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Aspasius

AD 80 – 150

2nd-century Greek philosopher and author

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Lived AD 80 – 150 (aged 69–70). Aspasius was a Roman philosopher.

Aspasius (; ; c. 80 – c. 150 AD) was a Peripatetic philosopher. Boethius, who frequently referred to his works, said he wrote commentaries on most of the works of Aristotle.

The following commentaries are expressly mentioned: on De Interpretatione, the Physica, Metaphysica, Categoriae, and the Nicomachean Ethics. A portion of the commentary on the Nicomachean Ethics (books 1, 2, 4, 7, and 8) is extant. The Greek text of this commentary was published as Commentaria in Aristotelem Graeca (CAG) vol. 19.1, and David Konstan published an English translation. It is the earliest extant commentary on any of Aristotle's works. Porphyry told that Aspasius wrote commentaries on Plato, and that his Aristotelian works were used in Plotinus' school.

Albert the Great, in his commentary on Aristotle's Politics, wrote that a monograph on natural affections (Libellus de naturalibus passionibus) was written by Aspasius.

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Important facts

Born
AD 80
Birth century
Died
150
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Who was Aspasius?

2nd-century Greek philosopher and author

When was Aspasius born?

Aspasius was born in AD 80.

When did Aspasius die?

Aspasius died in 150.

What was Aspasius's occupation?

Aspasius was a philosopher.

What nationality was Aspasius?

Aspasius was Roman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aspasius

· Wikidata: Q735515

· DBpedia: Aspasius

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