Logic by Nicephorus Blemmydes and Topics by Boethius

Barocci 83

This number identifies the specific volume within the Barocci collection at the Bodleian Library.

The Logic of Nicephorus Blemmydes.
Nicephorus Blemmydes was a prominent Byzantine monk and teacher in the 13th century. This text is likely his Epitome Logica, which was a standard textbook on Aristotelian logic used throughout the Greek East.

The Topics of Boethius.
Boethius was a 6th century Roman statesman and philosopher. His work on Topics teaches the methods for finding and constructing effective arguments in debate.