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The Greek Cosmologists: Volume 1, The Formation of the Atomic Theory and Its Earliest Critics
David Furley
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hardcover. This book is for anyone interested in the history of science and philosophy, even if they have no specialized knowledge of Greek philosophy. Series: The Greek Cosmologists. Num Pages: 232 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 510. Volume 1 only. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
This first volume takes the story from its beginnings in Ionian philosophy as far as the formation of the Atomic Theory and the first criticisms of it by Plato and Aristotle. The second volume will describe the cosmology of Plato and Aristotle, the attempt by Epicurean opponents to revive Atomism and later developments of the debate in classical philosophy and science up to the sixth century of our era. Both are accessible to anyone interested in the history of science and philosophy, even if they have no specialized knowledge of Greek philosophy and no Greek; but professional scholars too will ... Read more
This first volume takes the story from its beginnings in Ionian philosophy as far as the formation of the Atomic Theory and the first criticisms of it by Plato and Aristotle. The second volume will describe the cosmology of Plato and Aristotle, the attempt by Epicurean opponents to revive Atomism and later developments of the debate in classical philosophy and science up to the sixth century of our era. Both are accessible to anyone interested in the history of science and philosophy, even if they have no specialized knowledge of Greek philosophy and no Greek; but professional scholars too will ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
The Greek Cosmologists
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521333283
SKU
KSG0033225
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99-1
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