Authors/Richard Rufus of Cornwall/Scriptum super Metaphysicam

Formerly known as Dissertatio in Metaphysicam Aristotelis

Secondary literature

Gál, G., “Commentarius in Metaphysicam Aristotelis cod. Vat. lat. 4538, fons doctrinae Richardi Rufi.” Archivum franciscanum historicum 43 (1950) 209–242.

"Auguste Pelzer discovered Rufus' Metaphysics commentary and convinced V. Doucet of its authenticity. Doucet turned over the task of researching the attribution to Gál. Gál concluded – prematurely, as he later decided – that it was not a work by Rufus. Rufus' references as a Franciscan theologian to himself as a secular author misled Gál. The article provides a guide to an enormous commentary. It lists the titles of the questions and publishes excerpts". [1]

__, “Opiniones Richardi Rufi Cornubiensis a censore reprobatae.” Franciscan Studies 35 (1975) 136–193.

Correctly attributes the Metaphysics commentary to Rufus and documents his influence on Scotus. Prints substantial excerpts from the Paris theology lectures as well marginal notes censuring Rufus. Notes Rufus' anticipation of Ockham's views on relations. [2]

Manuscripts

• Erfurt, UB, Dep. Erf. CA Q.290 (Q290) Dissertatio in Metaphysicam, Memoriale in Metaphysicam.
• Oxford. Bodleian Library, Lat. misc. C71 Dissertatio in Metaphysicam Aristotelis, prooemium.
• Oxford. New College 285 (N285) Dissertatio in Metaph. Aristot. I-VI, VII-VIII (incomplete), XI.
• Salamanca, Bibl. Univ., B. General Historica 2322 (S2322) Dissertatio in Metaphysicam Aristotelis III-XI
• Vatican. Bibl. Apost. Vat. Lat. 4538 (V4538) Dissertatio in Metaphysicam Aristot. Lacks much of book X.

See also

• Commentaries on the Metaphysics