David Anhaght – The ‘Invincible’ Philosopher, Avedis K. Sanjian editor (softcover)

The fifth/sixth century Armenian Neoplatonist David Anhaght’ is recognized as the founder of several branches of Armenian philosophy, particularly logic. His philosophical writings have been studied by generations of Armenian scholars, and during the past several decades have been the focus of extensive scholarly attention. Yet David himself remains an enigmatic figure.

In 1981, a group of scholars representing the disciplines of philosophy, intertestamental and early Christian literature, and Byzantine and Armenian cultural history met at a symposium organized by the Armenian Studies Program at the University of California, Los Angeles to discuss the many controversial issues concerning David’s life, works, and activities. Their analyses, presented in this volume, make a significant contribution to a better understanding of David Anhaght’s role as a philosopher and of his singular legacy to the cultural and intellectual history of Armenia.