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The Magna Moralia and its Contribution to Medieval Moral Philosophy

The aim of my research project on the Aristotelian treatise Magna Moralia is twofold. In the first phase of the research, I will make a critical edition of the medieval Latin translation of Magna Moralia. This edition, which will appear in the renowned Aristoteles Latinus series and will also be made available online via the Aristoteles Latinus Database, is an important prerequisite before studying the content of the text: it is of essential importance to have a reliable text, and insights on how and in which versions this treatise circulated during the Middle Ages, before one can study its content and the role it played within the Corpus Aristotelicum and moral philosophy. Secondly, I will investigate the reception history of the Magna Moralia between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries. Although this treatise is part of Aristotle’s basic texts on moral philosophy, its medieval history is virtually unknown. Through different approaches, I will assess its popularity and determine the role it played in the development of medieval moral treatises and commentaries.

Date:1 Oct 2021 →  Today
Keywords:Aristotle, moral theory, medieval philosophy, Magna Moralia
Disciplines:History of ideas, History of philosophy
Project type:PhD project