Full Idea
For centuries 'Categories' and 'De Interpretatione' (+ Porphyry's 'Isagoge') formed the core of the philosophical corpus still being seriously studied. It is hardly surprising that our received view of Aristotle was coloured substantially by 'Categories'.
Gist of Idea
Earlier views of Aristotle were dominated by 'Categories'
Source
Michael Frede (Title, Unity, Authenticity of the 'Categories' [1983], I)
Book Reference
Frede,Michael: 'Essays in Ancient Philosophy' [University of Minnesota 1987], p.11
A Reaction
He adds that doubts remain about the authenticity of the second part, and the whole thing bears marks of having been edited.