Placita Philosophorum is a Turkish translation and comparative presentation of an ancient doxographical work attributed to Plutarch. Considered a significant source in the history of natural sciences and philosophy, the work was published in May 2024 as part of Dergâh Yayınları’s Philosophy series.

Subject

The work systematically presents the views of pre-Socratic philosophers on nature. It also provides a detailed analysis of the influence of Stoic thinkers like Boethius on both Aristotelian and Neoplatonic texts, as well as their reflection in Islamic philosophy. The text is presented with a critical commentary that compares Kusta ibn Luka’s Arabic translation with the original Greek.

Themes

• Ancient Doxography: The systematic and organized presentation of philosophers’ views on nature is described.
• Philosophical Interaction: The ways in which Stoicism spread in both classical and medieval thought are examined.
• Comparative Translation: Textual criticism is conducted through comparative analysis of the Arabic text.
• History of Natural Sciences: The place of natural sciences within philosophy in ancient thought is explored.

Narration and Style

The work is arranged within an academic and rigorous framework. The text is supported by comparative texts and footnotes across the source languages of Greek, Arabic, and Turkish. It provides the reader with clear information on both the philosophical content and the historical context.