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Samuel ben Judah of Marseilles’s translation of Alexander of Aphrodisias’s De anima is more coherent and accessible than the Arabic manuscript it was based on, reflecting his philosophical engagement and text-critical approach. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to explore Samuel ben Judah’s translation notes to understand his approach and philosophy in translating Alexander's work.

March 12, 2026Open Research EuropeOpen Access

A Translator at Work: Samuel ben Judah of Marseilles’s Translation Notes on Alexander’s De Anima

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This analysis reveals Samuel’s insights as a translator in philosophical texts, suggesting deeper engagement with the material.

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The aim is to explore Samuel ben Judah’s translation notes to understand his approach and philosophy in translating Alexander's work.
Analyzed Samuel's notes on the translation using philosophical methods
Employed philological techniques to assess textual issues
Examined four manuscripts of the translation
Samuel's translation is more coherent compared to the Arabic source
He exhibited a text-critical attitude towards Alexander's arguments
Findings stress the importance of studying translators as philosophical figures

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Hanna Paulmann (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b2577f96eeacc4fcec62b1 https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.20551.2

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March 12, 2026Open Research EuropeOpen Access

A Translator at Work: Samuel ben Judah of Marseilles’s Translation Notes on Alexander’s De Anima

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Authors

HPHanna Paulmann

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Overview

This analysis reveals Samuel’s insights as a translator in philosophical texts, suggesting deeper engagement with the material.

Key Points

The aim is to explore Samuel ben Judah’s translation notes to understand his approach and philosophy in translating Alexander's work.
Analyzed Samuel's notes on the translation using philosophical methods
Employed philological techniques to assess textual issues
Examined four manuscripts of the translation
Samuel's translation is more coherent compared to the Arabic source
He exhibited a text-critical attitude towards Alexander's arguments
Findings stress the importance of studying translators as philosophical figures

Cite This Study

Hanna Paulmann (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b2577f96eeacc4fcec62b1 https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.20551.2

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