The History of Scepticism from Erasmus to Spinoza by Richard H. Popkin (English)

Description: The History of Scepticism from Erasmus to Spinoza by Richard H. Popkin Based on original research, this book demonstrates conclusively and in details how the transmission of ancient skepticism was a bital factor in the formation of modern thought. It is rich in implications for th history of philosophy, the history of science, and the history of religious thought. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "I had read the book before in the shorter Harper Torchbook edition but read it again right through--and found it as interesting and exciting as before. I regard it as one of the seminal books in the history of ideas. Based on a prodigious amount of original research, it demonstrated conclusively and in fascinating details how the transmission of ancient skepticism was a bital factor in the formation of modern thought. The story is rich in implications for th history of philosophy, the history of science, and the history of religious thought. Popkins work has already inspired further work by others--and the new edition takes account of this, most importantly the work of Charles Schmitt. The two new chapters extend the story as far as Spinoza, with special reference to the beginnings of biblical criticism. . . . Popkins history is of great potential interest to a wide readership--wider than most specialist publications and wider than it has (so far as I can tell) reached hitherto."--M.F. Burnyeat, Professor of Philosophy, University College London Author Biography Richard H. Popkin is Professor of Philosophy at Washington University, St. Louis, and was formerly at the University of California, San Diego. Details ISBN0520038762 Author Richard H. Popkin Short Title HIST OF SCEPTICISM FROM ERASMU Publisher University of California Press Language English ISBN-10 0520038762 ISBN-13 9780520038769 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1979 Imprint University of California Press Country of Publication United States Birth 1923 DEWEY 149.73 Death 2005 Place of Publication Berkerley Pages 360 Residence US Illustrations black & white illustrations Edition Description Revised DOI 10.1604/9780520038769 UK Release Date 1979-10-26 AU Release Date 1979-10-26 NZ Release Date 1979-10-26 US Release Date 1979-10-26 Publication Date 1979-10-26 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159458319;

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