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An Essay on Anaxagoras
Malcolm Schofield
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hardcover. This book explores the fragmentary evidence both for Anaxagoras' concept of mind and for his subtle, complex and elusive theory of matter and change. Series Editor(s): Hunter, R. L.; Osborne, R. G.; Reeve, M. D.; Garnsey, Peter; Millett, Martin; Sedley, D. N.; Horrocks, G. C. (University of Cambridge, UK). Series: Cambridge Classical Studies. Num Pages: 200 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 410. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
In Aristotle's view, Anaxagoras stood out from the other Presocratics as a sober man among the incoherent. This book explores the fragmentary evidence both for Anaxagoras' concept of mind - to which Aristotle was particularly referring - and for his subtle, complex and elusive theory of matter and change. It is concerned with two aspects of his writing in particular: its comparatively high ratio of dogmatic assertion to argument, and a pervasive ambiguity or indeterminacy in the presentation of Anaxagoras' philosophical theses. The problems posed by Anaxagoras' work are examined not only by means of philosophical comparison with what survives ... Read more
In Aristotle's view, Anaxagoras stood out from the other Presocratics as a sober man among the incoherent. This book explores the fragmentary evidence both for Anaxagoras' concept of mind - to which Aristotle was particularly referring - and for his subtle, complex and elusive theory of matter and change. It is concerned with two aspects of his writing in particular: its comparatively high ratio of dogmatic assertion to argument, and a pervasive ambiguity or indeterminacy in the presentation of Anaxagoras' philosophical theses. The problems posed by Anaxagoras' work are examined not only by means of philosophical comparison with what survives ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1980
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
Cambridge Classical Studies
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521227223
SKU
KSG0032244
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