Epicureanism at the origins of modernity
Auteur :
Wilson, Catherine
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780199238811
Date de publication :
19 juin 2008
Dimensions :
24,1 x 16,4 x 2,4 cm
Poids :
631 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This engaging and richly documented book examines the Scientific Revolution and the formation of the canon of early modern philosophy in light of the rediscovery and reworking of the materialistic philosophy of the ancient atomists, Epicurus and Lucretius. It is written equally for philosophers and historians.