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Knowing and Being in Ancient Philosophy
Knowing and Being in Ancient Philosophy
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This book explores the relationship between metaphysics and epistemology, ethics, and political philosophy, considering these topics in terms of fundamental questions of metaphysics. Contributors include Edward Halper and leading scholars in Ancient and Medieval philosophy.
Format: Hardback
Length: 294 pages
Publication date: 27 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
This comprehensive collection draws inspiration from the profound insights of Edward Halper, delving into the realms of Ancient and Medieval philosophy. With contributions from esteemed scholars, the book offers a historically-oriented perspective, exploring a wide array of epistemological, ethical, and political philosophical themes. While the chapters cover a diverse range of subjects, they are interconnected by the contributors' thoughtful exploration of these topics within the framework of metaphysical inquiry.
The first section, titled "Knowing and Being," delves into the intricate relationship between metaphysics and epistemology. It includes chapters on renowned thinkers such as Heraclitus, Plato, Aristotle, and the Ancient Daoists, shedding light on their philosophical perspectives and contributions.
The second section, "Goodness as Knowing How to Be," takes a deeper dive into ethics as an offspring of human metaphysical concerns. It explores the ethical frameworks of Plato, Aristotle, and Maimonides, examining their ideas and principles. Contributors to this section include William H. F. Altman, Luc Brisson, Ronna Burger, Miriam Byrd, Owen Goldin, Lenn Goodman, Mitchell Miller, Richard Parry, Richard Patterson, Nastassja Pugliese, John Rist, May Sim, Roslyn Weiss, and Chad Wiener.
Through their diverse perspectives and scholarly contributions, this collection provides a rich and insightful exploration of the complexities of ancient and medieval philosophy, offering valuable insights into the fundamental questions of metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.
Weight: 529g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030989033
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022
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