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The History of Scepticism: From Savonarola to Bayle
Richard Popkin
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Description for The History of Scepticism: From Savonarola to Bayle
Paperback. In this third updated edition of a classic book first published in 1960, there are three new chapters, one on Savonarola, one on Henry More and Ralph Cudworth, and one on Pascal. This authoritative treatment of the theme of scepticism and its historical impacts should appeal to scholars and students of early modern history Num Pages: 440 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 222 x 27. Weight in Grams: 626.
This is the third edition of a classic book first published in 1960, which has sold thousands of copies in two paperback edition and has been translated into several foreign languages. Popkin's work has generated innumerable citations, and remains a valuable stimulus to current historical research. In this updated version, he has revised and expanded throughout, and has added three new chapters, one on Savonarola, one on Henry More and Ralph Cudworth, and one on Pascal. This authoritative treatment of the theme of scepticism and its historical impact will appeal to scholars and students of early modern history now as ... Read more
This is the third edition of a classic book first published in 1960, which has sold thousands of copies in two paperback edition and has been translated into several foreign languages. Popkin's work has generated innumerable citations, and remains a valuable stimulus to current historical research. In this updated version, he has revised and expanded throughout, and has added three new chapters, one on Savonarola, one on Henry More and Ralph Cudworth, and one on Pascal. This authoritative treatment of the theme of scepticism and its historical impact will appeal to scholars and students of early modern history now as ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
Number of Pages
440
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195107685
SKU
V9780195107685
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About Richard Popkin
Richard H. Popkin is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Washington University in St. Louis, Adjunct Professor f History and Philosophy at UCLA, and editor of the Columbia History of Western Philosophy.
Reviews for The History of Scepticism: From Savonarola to Bayle
The present volume will take its place as a masterpiece that will continue to provoke controversy and further research in the foreseeable future.
Journal of the History of Philosophy
Popkin taught us to look for the big picture, sweeping across the centuries. This book raises the bar again.
Journal of the History of Philosophy
As in ... Read more
Journal of the History of Philosophy
Popkin taught us to look for the big picture, sweeping across the centuries. This book raises the bar again.
Journal of the History of Philosophy
As in ... Read more