Sextus Empiricus And Greek Skepticism (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163262481)

""Sextus Empiricus and Greek Skepticism"" by Mary Mills Patrick is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient Greek school of skepticism, focusing specifically on the writings of Sextus Empiricus. The book delves into the history and philosophy of skepticism, examining its origins in the works of Pyrrho and its development over time. It then turns to Sextus Empiricus, providing an in-depth analysis of his writings and the arguments he put forth in defense of skepticism. Patrick also explores the impact of Sextus Empiricus on later philosophers and the continuing relevance of skepticism in contemporary philosophy. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, ancient Greek thought, or the concept of skepticism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Mary Mills Patrick
ISBN-10: 116326248X
ISBN-13: 9781163262481
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 180
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d