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Against the physicists / Sextus Empiricus ; [translated and edited by] Richard Bett.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Sextus, Empiricus
- Standardized Title:
- Against the physicists. English
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Philosophy--Early works to 1800.
- Philosophy.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xxxiii, 178 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Sextus Empiricus' Against the Physicists examines numerous topics central to ancient Greek inquiries into the nature of the physical world, covering subjects such as god, cause and effect, whole and part, bodies, place, motion, time, number, coming into being and perishing and is the most extensive surviving treatment of these topics by an ancient Greek sceptic. Sextus scrutinizes the theories of non-sceptical thinkers and generates suspension of judgement through the assembly of equally powerful opposing arguments. Richard Bett's edition provides crucial background information about the text and elucidation of difficult passages. His accurate and readable translation is supported by substantial interpretative aids, including a glossary and a list of parallel passages relating Against the Physicists to other works by Sextus. This is an indispensable edition for advanced students and scholars studying this important work by an influential philosopher.
- Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: Abbreviations; Introduction; Note on the text and translation; Outline of argument; Book 1; Book 2; Glossary; List of names; Parallels between Against the Physicists and other works of Sextus; Bibliography.
- Notes:
- Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 01 Oct 2021).
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-139-04881-3
- 1-316-08883-9
- 1-139-56389-0
- 1-283-57486-1
- 9786613887313
- 1-139-55029-2
- 1-139-55525-1
- 1-139-55154-X
- 1-139-54904-9
- 1-139-55400-X
- OCLC:
- 809768071
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