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MATHEMATICIAN, ASTRONOMER
ADRASTUS OF APHRODISIAS (fl. 2nd century AD)
Life
A native of the Ionian city of Aphrodisias in Caria, Adrastus is cited by Athenaeus, Theon of Smyrna, Chalcidius, Porphyry and Simplicius.
Work
"On the writings of Aristotle": Interpretation, exposition and commentary on Aristotle's writings, a work well known to ancient writers.
Interpretation of Plato's "Timaeus": This work was used by the Stoic philosopher Posidonius.
Commentary on Theophrastus' "Characters".
Commentary on Aristotle's "Categories", "Physics" and "Nicomachaean Ethics".
Fragments of his writings survive in Theon of Smyrna. In his treatise "On Astronomy", Theon cites Adrastus in support of his theories, and records his conclusion that "the astronomical methods of the Egyptians and Chaldaeans were imperfect".
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