
Sextus Empiricus
The Transmission and Recovery of Pyrrhonism
Luciano Floridi(Author)
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 16. May 2002
Book
Hardback
172 pages
978-0-19-514671-4 (ISBN)
Description
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 detailed study 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.
Reviews / Votes
Bett succeeds in creating a remarkably clear, modern English translation of the complex, often obscure text. The introduction, notes, and bibliography are excellent. ... Summing up: Recommended * CHOICE * Floridi's complete and rigorous book constitutes a major contribution for the knowledge of the transmission and influence of Sextus' writings, which makes it an essential work of reference for any study in this field. * The British Journal for the History of Philosophy * A fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Scepticism. * Greece & Rome *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
5 figures
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
403 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-514671-4 (9780195146714)
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Author
Lecturer in PhilosophyLecturer in Philosophy, Magdalen College, Oxford University