Inference from signs: ancient debates about the nature of evidence
Auteur :
Allen, James
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780198250944
Date de publication :
7 juin 2001
Dimensions :
22,4 x 14,5 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
503 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
James Allen presents this investigation of the notion of inference from signs, which played a central role in ancient philosophical and scientific method. Allen masters a broad range of ancient texts, discussing Aristotle, the Sceptics, the Stoics and the Epicureans, to provide a comprehensive treatment of his topic.