Is Being a Genus? Syrianus’ Criticism of Aristotle

In Metaphysics B 3 Aristotle sets out a famous argument for the thesis that being is not a genus. In his commentary on Metaphysics B, Syrianus criticizes this argument and explains in what sense being is to be regarded as a genus. I reconstruct both Syrianus’ criticisms and his own view. I bring out...

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Main Author: Granieri, Roberto (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2022
In: Phronesis
Year: 2022, Volume: 67, Issue: 2, Pages: 216-251
Further subjects:B differentia
B Syrianus
B Gender
B Being
B Aristotle
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