Catherine Wilson

Gebundenes Buch

Epicureanism at the Origins of Modernity

Beschreibung

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.

Autor

Catherine Wilson is a leading contributor to the study of the history and philosophy of science and to 17th century studies. She has held academic posts and fellowships in the USA, Great Britain, Germany, and Canada and is currently Professor of Philosophy at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: OUP Oxford
• Seitenzahl: 318
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 643g
• ISBN-13: 9780199238811
• ISBN-10: 0199238812
• Artikelnr.: 24765742