The Purpose of Theophrastus' de Sensibus Reconsidered

Baltussen, Han

doi:10.1515/apeiron.1998.31.2.167

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“…Sharples doubts if a fourbook work would fit into either of these. See now Sharples (1998) p.ll n.42 and Baltussen (1998).…”

Section: A and B On Sensations And On Sensationmentioning

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“…It is difficult to believe that Theophrastus was aware of such an interpretation. But we must be cautious about the word atopon (line 4): Baltussen (1998) Huby and Steel (1997) Here Priscian is not just following Theophrastus in his methodical study of Aristotle, but bringing him in as part of his own argument. Having developed his own account of sensation, he has asked how the soul-not the senses-is made like the objects of sense, and he gives a complicated account of the parts played by the soul and the sense-organs in sensation (p. 3.18-34).…”

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Theophrastus of Eresus, Commentary Volume 4

Huby¹

1999

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“…Sharples doubts if a fourbook work would fit into either of these. See now Sharples (1998) p.ll n.42 and Baltussen (1998).…”

Section: A and B On Sensations And On Sensationmentioning

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Section: Definition Of the Soulmentioning

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Theophrastus of Eresus, Commentary Volume 4

Huby¹

1999

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“…For studies of the dialectical method and purpose of De Sensibus, seeBaltussen (1993) and(1998). 2 See R.D.…”

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Thinking and Perception in Plato's Theaetetus

Lee¹

1999

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Theophrastus’De sensibusin A-fragments of Diels-Kranz. Revisiting the Testimonia and their Value

Baltussen

2019

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As a crucial source for Presocratic theories of sense perception, Theophrastus’ De sensibus deserves a closer scrutiny than the placement among A-fragments, as often suggested or instigated. This paper proposes to refine our terminology for labelling the varying quality of reporting within the A-fragments has. It supplements the existing criticism of Diels’ division by analysing neglected features. A reassessment of the assumptions underlying the terms ‘fragment’ and ‘paraphrase’ can contribute to dissolving the sharp distinction between A- and B-fragments in DK. It advocates, not equality for A-fragments, but a more inclusive and accurate evaluation of the passages.

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The Purpose of Theophrastus' de Sensibus Reconsidered

Cited by 5 publications

References 10 publications

Theophrastus of Eresus, Commentary Volume 4

Theophrastus of Eresus, Commentary Volume 4

Thinking and Perception in Plato's Theaetetus

Theophrastus’De sensibusin A-fragments of Diels-Kranz. Revisiting the Testimonia and their Value

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