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245 10 a| Against the physicists /c| Sextus Empiricus ; [translated and edited by] Richard Bett.;

264 1 a| Cambridge :b| Cambridge University Press,c| 2012.;

300 a| xxxiii, 178 pages ;c| 24 cm;

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504 a| Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-168) and index.;

520 a| "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"--c| Provided by publisher.;

505 0 a| List of abbreviations -- Introduction -- Note on the text and translation -- Outline of argument -- Against the Physicists: Book 1; Book 2 -- Glossary -- Persons referred to in Against the Physicists -- Parallels between Against the Physicists and other works of Sextus.;

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700 1 a| Bett, Richard,d| 1957-e| translator,e| writer of added commentary.=| ^A386000;

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Against the physicists / Sextus Empiricus ; [translated and edited by] Richard Bett.

Author/creator	Sextus
Other author	Bett, Richard, 1957- translator, writer of added commentary.
Format	Book
Publication	Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Description	xxxiii, 178 pages ; 24 cm
Supplemental Content	Contributor biographical information
Supplemental Content	Publisher description
Supplemental Content	Table of contents only
Subjects	Philosophy--Early works to 1800.

Uniform title	Against the physicists. English
Contents	List of abbreviations -- Introduction -- Note on the text and translation -- Outline of argument -- Against the Physicists: Book 1; Book 2 -- Glossary -- Persons referred to in Against the Physicists -- Parallels between Against the Physicists and other works of Sextus.
Abstract	"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"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-168) and index.
LCCN	2012004202
ISBN	9780521513913
ISBN	052151391X
Standard identifier#	40021424493

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