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Loading... Sextus Empiricus: The Transmission and Recovery of Pyrrhonism (American Classical Studies)by Luciano Floridi
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The subject is Sextus Empiricus, one the chief sources of information on ancient philosophy and one of the most influential authors in the history of skepticism. Sextus' works have had an extraordinary influence on western philosophy, and this book provides the first exhaustive and detailedstudy of their recovery, transmission, and intellectual influence through Late Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. This study deals with Sextus' biography, as well as the history of the availability and reception of his works. It also contains an extensive bibliographical section,including editions, translations, and commentaries. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)186.1Philosophy and Psychology Ancient, medieval and eastern philosophy Skeptic and Neoplatonic philosophies Pyrrhonic philosophyLC ClassificationRatingAverage: No ratings.Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |