That Nothing is Known
Edited by Elaine Limbrick and Douglas F. S. Thomson
Published on 31. July 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
324 pages
978-0-521-06952-6 (ISBN)
Description
This is an edition of one of the crucial texts of Renaissance scepticism, Quod nihil scitur, by the Portuguese scholar Franciso Sanches. The treatise, first published in 1581, is a refutation of Aaristotelian dialectics and scientific theory in the search for a true scientific method. This volume provides a critical edition of the original text, an English translation, a substantial introduction, and comprehensive annotation.
Reviews / Votes
"D.F.S. Thomson, with his customary skill as a translator of Latin, catches the spirit and tone, and even renders the word play, of Sanches superbly. Elaine Limbrick, moreover, in her excellent introduction, places Sanches and his significance for the history of Renaissance and early modern philosophy in its proper perspective." 17th Century NewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
528 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-06952-6 (9780521069526)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Preface; Introduction; Qvod Nihil Scitvr; That Nothing Is Known; Bibliography; Index nominum.