Theophrastus of Eresus. Commentary, volume 9.2, Sources on discoveries and beginnings, Proverbs et al. (texts 727-741) / by William W. Fortenbaugh ; with contributions on the Arabic material by Dimitri Gutas
Front Matter / William W. Fortenbaugh -- Introduction / William W. Fortenbaugh -- The Sources / William W. Fortenbaugh -- Titles of Books / William W. Fortenbaugh -- The Texts / William W. Fortenbaugh -- Summary / William W. Fortenbaugh -- Bibliography / William W. Fortenbaugh -- Indices to the Titles and Texts / William W. Fortenbaugh -- Corrigenda and Addenda in the Text Translation Volumes / William W. Fortenbaugh
Summary
This volume concerns Aristotle's pupil Theophrastus. It focuses on his interest in cultural history, including discoveries and inventions that transformed the way people live. It also deals with proverbs containing useful truths that were passed down from earlier generations