.png){kind=logo}
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Pyrrhonism in Ancient, Modern, and Contemporary Philosophy
Diego E. . Ed(S): Machuca
€ 128.53
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Pyrrhonism in Ancient, Modern, and Contemporary Philosophy
Hardback. This volume presents essays by leading specialists that explore the history and philosophical significance of this form of Pyrrhonism. The text debates thorny questions concerning ancient Pyrrhonism, explores its influence on certain modern thinkers, and examines it in relation to contemporary analytic philosophy. Editor(s): Machuca, Diego E. Series: The New Synthese Historical Library. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPCF; HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 567.
In recent years, there has been renewed interest in Pyrrhonism among both philosophers and historians of philosophy. This skeptical tradition is complex and multifaceted, since the Pyrrhonian arguments have been put into the service of different enterprises or been approached in relation to interests which are quite distinct. The diversity of conceptions and uses of Pyrrhonism accounts for the diversity of the challenges it is deemed to pose and of the attempts to meet them. The present volume brings together twelve essays by leading specialists which explore the history and philosophical significance of this form of skepticism: they discuss some ... Read more
In recent years, there has been renewed interest in Pyrrhonism among both philosophers and historians of philosophy. This skeptical tradition is complex and multifaceted, since the Pyrrhonian arguments have been put into the service of different enterprises or been approached in relation to interests which are quite distinct. The diversity of conceptions and uses of Pyrrhonism accounts for the diversity of the challenges it is deemed to pose and of the attempts to meet them. The present volume brings together twelve essays by leading specialists which explore the history and philosophical significance of this form of skepticism: they discuss some ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Series
The New Synthese Historical Library
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400719903
SKU
V9789400719903
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Diego E. . Ed(S): Machuca
Diego E. Machuca (PhD, UBA) is Assistant Researcher in Philosophy at the Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (Argentina), and co-editor of the International Journal for the Study of Skepticism. He has published articles on ancient skepticism, ethical skepticism, and Descartes in Pacific Philosophy Quarterly, Ancient Philosophy, Archiv für Geschichte der Philosophie, Philosophy Compass, and elsewhere. He has also ... Read more
Reviews for Pyrrhonism in Ancient, Modern, and Contemporary Philosophy