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Cause and Explanation in Ancient Greek Thought

by R. J. Hankinson

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This work traces the history of ancient Greek thought about causation and explanation. It examines ways in which they dealt with questions about how and why things happen, about the constitution and structure of things, laws of nature, and more.

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R. J. Hankinson

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R. J. Hankinson is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas, Austin

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Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, History, Science & Nature
DDC/MDS: 122.0938 — Philosophy & psychology Epistemology (how do you know what you know?) Causation
LCC: B187 .C38 .H36 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Philosophy (General) By period Ancient
BISAC: PHI PHILOSOPHY History & Surveys Ancient & Classical
PHI PHILOSOPHY General

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Published: 1998
Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, History, Science & Nature
DDC/MDS: 122.0938
LCC: B187 .C38 .H36

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