
Method in Ancient Philosophy brings together fifteen new, specially written essays by leading scholars on a broad subject of central importance. The ancient Greeks recognized that different forms of human activity are guided by different methods of reasoning; examination of how they reasoned, and how they thought about their own reasoning, helps us to see how they came to hold the views they did, and how our own methods of enquiry have developed under their influence. Contributors include Terence Irwin, Patricia Curd, Ian Mueller, Robert Bolton, A.A. Long, Gail Fine, Constance C. Meinwald, Lesley Brown, Gisela Striker, C.D.C. Reeve, Charlotte Witt, Richard Kraut, Sarah Broadie, James Allen, and G.E.R. Lloyd.
This collection investigates the diverse methods of reasoning employed by ancient Greek thinkers and how these methodologies shaped their philosophical conclusions. The volume features contributions from fifteen prominent scholars who analyze the intellectual frameworks of antiquity to understand the evolution of inquiry. By examining how ancient philosophers conceptualized their own reasoning processes, the essays provide a comprehensive look at the foundations of Western intellectual tradition.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this collection as a significant resource for those studying the intersection of logic and ancient thought. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for students and scholars of classical philosophy.
Page Count:
408
Publication Date:
1998-04-09
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198235712
ISBN-13:
9780198235712
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