  In rejecting the Peripatetic conceptions so dominant in philosophy and science, Patrizi was clearly motivated not only by his desire to replace what he took to be incorrect views contained in the Aristotelian works but by his wide reading and critical study of many of the major sources associated with the Platonic tradition. In addition to the translations of and commentaries on the Platonic dialogues and the works of Plotinus published by Marsilio Ficino, Patrizi's knowledge of Greek gave him access to a body of writings from other relevant authors. Besides translating John Philoponus' commentary on Aristotle's Metaphysics, Proclus' Elements of Theology and Physical Elements, he was well versed in the works of thinkers such as Antiochus of Ascalon, Cicero, Ammonius Saccas, Boethius and Augustine, who actively sought to incorporate Platonic teachings as an essential part of their own views, as well as Platonically-influenced contemporaries such as Francesco Verino il Secondo and Jacopo Mazzoni. He argued actively for the replacement of Aristotle's works as the model for philosophical and scientific education at the University level, and his holding chairs in Platonic philosophy at both Ferrara and Rome indicates his success in bringing his ideal to fruition.