Nicomachus (son of Aristotle)

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Nicomachus (Greek: Νικόμαχος), lived c. 325 BC, was the son of Aristotle.

The Suda states that he was from Stageira, a philosopher, a pupil of Theophrastus and his eromenos also. He may have written a commentary on his father's lectures in physics.[1] Nicomachus was born to the slave Herpyllis, and his father's will commended his care as a boy to several tutors, then to his adopted son, Nicanor. [2] Historians think the Nicomachean Ethics, a compilation of Aristotle's lecture notes, was probably named after or dedicated to Aristotle's son. Several ancient authorities may have conflated Aristotle's ethical works with the commentaries that Nicomachus wrote on them.[3] Ancient sources indicate that Nicomachus died in battle while still a "lad".[4]

Aristotle's father was also called Nicomachus.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Suda, nu,398.
  2. ^ William Maxwell Gunn. "Nicomachus" Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. William Smith, editor. p 1194. 1867.
  3. ^ William Maxwell Gunn. "Nicomachus" Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. William Smith, editor. p 1194. 1867.
  4. ^ Jonathan Barnes, "Roman Aristotle", in Gregory Nagy, Greek Literature, Routledge 2001, vol. 8, p. 176 n. 249.
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