That Nothing is Known

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title That Nothing is Known
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Francisco Sanchez
Edited by Elaine Limbrick
Edited by Douglas F. S. Thomson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:324
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreHistory of Western philosophy
Western philosophy from c 1900 to now
ISBN/Barcode 9780521069526
ClassificationsDewey:149.73
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 31 July 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This is an edition of one of the crucial texts of Renaissance scepticism, Quod nihil scitur, by the Portuguese scholar Franciso Sanches. The treatise, first published in 1581, is a refutation of Aaristotelian dialectics and scientific theory in the search for a true scientific method. This volume provides a critical edition of the original text, an English translation, a substantial introduction, and comprehensive annotation.

Reviews

"D.F.S. Thomson, with his customary skill as a translator of Latin, catches the spirit and tone, and even renders the word play, of Sanches superbly. Elaine Limbrick, moreover, in her excellent introduction, places Sanches and his significance for the history of Renaissance and early modern philosophy in its proper perspective." 17th Century News