Richard Rufus of Cornwall: Scriptum in Metaphysicam Aristotelis II: Zeta to Lambda

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Rega Wood (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, Indiana University) Jennifer Ottman (Associate Editor, Richard Rufus of Cornwall Project, Associate Editor, Richard Rufus of Cornwall Project, Indiana University)

Richard Rufus of Cornwall

Scriptum in Metaphysicam Aristotelis II: Zeta to Lambda

Rega Wood (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, Indiana University), Jennifer Ottman (Associate Editor, Richard Rufus of Cornwall Project, Associate Editor, Richard Rufus of Cornwall Project, Indiana University), Neil Lewis (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, Georgetown University)

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Oxford University Press
09 May 2024

Western philosophy: Medieval & Renaissance, c 500 to c 1600; Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology; Philosophy of religion; Religion & science

Series: Auctores Britannici Medii Aevi

The second volume of Richard Rufus of Cornwall: Scriptum in Metaphysicam Aristotelis promises to reshape and deepen scholarly understanding of the reception of Aristotle's Metaphysics in the Latin West. Rufus, a leading voice in 13th-century Western philosophy, offers profound insights into Aristotelian thought that bring fresh interpretive perspectives. His detailed treatment of substance, the unity of definition, and the nuanced relationship between the dialectician and the philosopher is especially noteworthy. While Rufus' reading of the text draws heavily on Ibn Rushd's exposition, his interpretations are distinctive in their originality and independence, enriching our comprehension of such influences on Western thinkers.

The depth and clarity of Rufus' philosophical insights rival those in Aquinas' commentary, frequently providing a more detailed analytical perspective. He adeptly addresses critical questions that not only enhance our understanding of medieval thought but also touch upon key issues central to modern debates. Rufus' examination of the unity of the object of definition — a topic currently at the forefront of scholarly discussion — is both innovative and unmatched. His approach, contrasting the realms of logic and metaphysics, presents a refreshing challenge to modern viewpoints, often surpassing them in insight.

This meticulously edited volume is indispensable for scholars wishing to learn more about a significant, albeit currently lesser-known, intellectual figure of the era. It is equally essential for anyone deeply interested in Aristotelian perspectives on substance, essence, and unity.

Edited by: Rega Wood (Professor of Philosophy Professor of Philosophy Indiana University), Jennifer Ottman (Associate Editor, Richard Rufus of Cornwall Project, Associate Editor, Richard Rufus of Cornwall Project, Indiana University), Neil Lewis (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, Georgetown University)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 44
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9780197267646
ISBN 10: 0197267645
Series: Auctores Britannici Medii Aevi
Pages: 976
Publication Date: 09 May 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Abbreviations Introduction Scriptum in Metaphysicam Aristotelis: Libri Principales Book VII (Zeta) Book VIII (Eta) Book IX (Theta) Book X (Iota) Book XI (Lambda) Errata Indices

Rega Wood received her PhD from Cornell University. Since 1976, she has prepared critical editions of major works of medieval philosophy and theology, including works by Richard Rufus, John Duns Scotus, William Ockham, and Adam Wodeham. In 1984, she discovered previously unknown works by Richard Rufus of Cornwall and, since 2000, she has been the principal investigator of the Richard Rufus of Cornwall Project (RRP), which is devoted to the preparation of critical editions of the works of Richard Rufus of Cornwall. Jennifer Ottman earned her PhD at Yale University. She has been associated with the RRP since 1999 and has served as Associate Editor since 2011. She is also a collaborating editor and translator for the Greystones Manuscript Project, which began work in 2011 on the theological writings of the early fourteenth-century English Benedictine Robert Greystones, a volume which was published in 2017. Neil Lewis obtained his PhD degree at Pittsburgh, developing an interest in medieval philosophy. His research has focused on Robert Grosseteste and early thirteenth-century English philosophy. He is a core member of both the RRP and the Ordered University Project devoted to interdisciplinary study of Grosseteste's scientific works.