Against the physicists
By: Sextus Empiricus ; [translated and edited by] Richard Bett
Contributors: Bett, Richard Arnot Home, translator, writer of added commentary
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Cambridge
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780521513913
Subjects: Early works to 1800; Philosophy; PHILOSOPHY / Reference
Work titles: Against the physicists
Description: "Sextus Empiricus' Against the Physicists examines numerous topics central to ancient Greek inquiries into the nature of the physical world, covering subjects such as god, cause and effect, whole and part, body, place, motion, time, number, coming into being and perishing and is the most extensive surviving treatment of these topics by an ancient Greek sceptic. Sextus scrutinizes the theories of non-sceptical thinkers and generates suspension of judgement through the assembly of equally powerful opposing arguments. Richard Bett's edition provides crucial background information about the text and elucidation of difficult passages. His accurate and readable translation is supported by substantial interpretative aids, including a glossary and a list of parallel passages relating Against the Physicists to other works of Sextus. This is an indispensable edition for advanced students and scholars studying this important work by an influential philosopher"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Abbreviations; Introduction; Note on the text and translation; Outline of argument; Book 1; Book 2; Glossary; List of names; Parallels between Against the Physicists and other works of Sextus; Bibliography.