The Modes of Scepticism: Ancient Texts and Modern Interpretations [Hardcover]

Julia Annas (Author), Jonathan Barnes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 1985 | ISBN-10: 0521256828 | ISBN-13: 978-0521256827

The Modes of Scepticism is one of the most important and influential of all ancient philosophical texts. The texts made an enormous impact on Western thought when they were rediscovered in the 16th century and they have shaped the whole future course of Western philosophy. Despite their importance, the Modes have been little discussed in recent times. This book translates the texts and supplies them with a discursive commentary, concentrating on philosophical issues but also including historical material. The book will be of interest to professional scholars and philosophers but its clear and non-technical style makes it intelligible to beginners and the interested layman.

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"Succint, elegant, careful, and original, it will enlighten and stimulate three different types of reader--elementary students of philosophy, professional philosophers in general, and specialists in ancient philosophy. The credit for this unusual achievement belongs to both the authors and to the ancient Greek texts which form their subject." Journal of the History of Philosophy

Book Description

Although the Hellenistic classic has had an enormous impact on Western thought when rediscovered in the sixteenth century, it has remained neglected in recent times. This new translation should interest laymen as well as professional scholars and philosophers.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 216 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (June 30, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521256828
• ISBN-13: 978-0521256827
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,977,555 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)