Sextus Empiricus: Against the Logicians by Richard Bett (English) Paperback Book

Description: Sextus Empiricus: Against the Logicians by Richard Bett Sextus Empiricus Against the Logicians is a prime example of the ancient Greek sceptical method at work. This volume presents it in a new and accurate translation together with a detailed introduction. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sextus Empiricus Against the Logicians is by far the most detailed surviving examination by any ancient Greek sceptic of the areas of epistemology and logic. It critically examines the pretensions of non-sceptical philosophers to have discovered methods for determining the truth, either through direct observation or by inference from the observed to the unobserved. It is therefore a fine example of the Pyrrhonist sceptical method at work. It also provides a mine of information about the ideas of other Greek thinkers, ideas that are in many cases poorly preserved in other sources. This volume presents Against the Logicians in a new and accurate translation, together with a detailed introduction that sets the work in its philosophical context. Author Biography Richard Bett is Professor of Philosophy and Classics at Johns Hopkins University. Table of Contents Book I; Book II. Review "...this is an excellent work. It is a valuable new tool for the study both of Sextan Pyrrhonism and of the logical and epistemological doctrines expounded in AD I-II, and will no doubt become the standard English translation of these books in the years to come. Bett has proved, once again, that he is one of the leading specialists in Pyrrhonian skepticism."--Diego E. Machuca, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (Argentina), Bryn Mawr Classical Review Promotional A new and accurate translation of an important work of ancient Greek scepticism. Long Description By far the most detailed surviving examination by any ancient Greek sceptic of epistemology and logic, this work critically reviews the pretensions of non-sceptical philosophers, to have discovered methods for determining the truth, either through direct observation or by inference from the observed to the unobserved. A fine example of the Pyrrhonist sceptical method at work, it also provides extensive information about the ideas of other Greek thinkers, which in many instances, are poorly preserved in other sources. Review Quote "...this is an excellent work. It is a valuable new tool for the study both of Sextan Pyrrhonism and of the logical and epistemological doctrines expounded in AD I-II, and will no doubt become the standard English translation of these books in the years to come. Bett has proved, once again, that he is one of the leading specialists in Pyrrhonian skepticism." --Diego E. Machuca, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientficas y Tcnicas (Argentina), Bryn Mawr Classical Review Promotional "Headline" A new and accurate translation of an important work of ancient Greek scepticism. Description for Bookstore Sextus Empiricus Against the Logicians is a prime example of the ancient Greek sceptical method at work. This volume presents it in a new and accurate translation together with a detailed introduction. Description for Library Sextus Empiricus Against the Logicians is a prime example of the ancient Greek sceptical method at work. This volume presents it in a new and accurate translation together with a detailed introduction. Details ISBN0521531950 Short Title SEXTUS EMPIRICUS Publisher Cambridge University Press Series Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy Language English ISBN-10 0521531950 ISBN-13 9780521531955 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 186.1 Year 2005 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle Against the Logicians Edited by Richard Bett Affiliation The Johns Hopkins University Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises DOI 10.1604/9780521531955 UK Release Date 2005-12-22 AU Release Date 2005-12-22 NZ Release Date 2005-12-22 Author Richard Bett Pages 254 Publication Date 2005-12-22 Alternative 9780511815232 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91366068;

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