Format:
XVI, 150 S.
,
graph. Darst.
ISBN:
0195146719
Series Statement:
American classical studies 46
Content:
"Sextus Empiricus is one of the most influential authors in the history of skepticism and a fundamental source of information on ancient philosophy. This is the first comprehensive and detailed study of the recovery, transmission, and influence of Sextus' works from late antiquity to the early modern period. The extant writings of Sextus summarize, structure, and modify the arguments of other Skeptics, providing a consistent defense of Pyrrhonism as a philosophical position. Luciano Floridi reconstructs and analyzes the rich history of Sextus' manuscript tradition, bringing to light a wealth of information on the reception of Pyrrhonism. This volume also includes a discussion of Sextus' biography, an analysis of two previously unknown manuscript translations, a full bibliography of editions, translations, and commentaries, and four appendices examining the manuscripts and their translations. This book will interest scholars in a variety of disciplines concerned with the history of ideas and how skeptical themes have been transmitted from classical antiquity to our present era."--BOOK JACKET.
Language:
English
Subjects:
Philosophy
,
Ancient Studies
Keywords:
Sextus Empiricus ca. 2./3. Jh.
;
Textgeschichte
;
Sextus Empiricus ca. 2./3. Jh.
;
Rezeption
;
Geschichte
Author information:
Floridi, Luciano 1964-
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