Sextus Empiricus and Pyrrhonean Scepticism

by Alan Bailey

Alan Bailey offers a clear and vigorous exposition and defence of the philosophy of Sextus Empiricus, one of the most influential of ancient thinkers, the father of philosophical scepticism. The subsequent sceptical tradition in philosophy has not done justice to Sextus: his views stand up today as remarkably insightful, offering a fruitful way to approach issues of knowledge, understanding, belief, and rationality. Bailey's refreshing presentation...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198238525
• ISBN13: 9780198238522
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"