Arabic Passages from Sāwīrus ibn al‑Muqaffaʿ and al‑Fārābī on the Category of Substance, with English Translation
Abstract
This dataset consists of a curated selection of Arabic passages from Sāwīrus ibn al‑Muqaffaʿ and al‑Fārābī that address the Aristotelian category of substance. Each passage is presented in its original Arabic form alongside an English translation. The dataset includes footnotes and terminological clarifications. Its purpose is to provide a structured resource for scholars working on the reception of Aristotelian metaphysics in tenth‑century Arabic Christian thought.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Medieval and Classical Philosophy
Classical Philosophy and Thought
Medieval Philosophy and Theology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 15 January 2026