James Allen presents an original and penetrating 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 the first comprehensive treatment of his topic.
James Allen presents an original and penetrating 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 the first comprehensive treatment of his topic.
James Allen (28 November 1864-24 January 1912) was a pioneer in the field of motivational literature. He was highly regarded for his ability to combine philosophy and inspiration to provide solutions to everyday problems. His writings were deeply philosophical but also filled with positive energy. These four pieces of writing are considered gems that have the power to enrich the mind.
Inhaltsangabe
* Study I: Aristotle on sign-inference and related forms of argument * Study I Appendix A: The text of Rhetoric, II 25, 1403a6-10 * Study I Appendix B: Were there other developments in Aristotle's rhetorical theory? * Study II: Rationalism, Empiricism, and Scepticism: Sextus Empiricus' treatment of sign-inference * Study III; The Stoics on sign-inference and demonstration * Study III Appendix: The evidence for a Dialectical origin of the Stoic theory of signs * Study IV: Epicurean sign-inference in Philodemus * Conclusion
* Study I: Aristotle on sign-inference and related forms of argument * Study I Appendix A: The text of Rhetoric, II 25, 1403a6-10 * Study I Appendix B: Were there other developments in Aristotle's rhetorical theory? * Study II: Rationalism, Empiricism, and Scepticism: Sextus Empiricus' treatment of sign-inference * Study III; The Stoics on sign-inference and demonstration * Study III Appendix: The evidence for a Dialectical origin of the Stoic theory of signs * Study IV: Epicurean sign-inference in Philodemus * Conclusion
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