Mary Mills Patrick

Broschiertes Buch

Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism

Beschreibung

Sextus Empiricus (c. 160-210 AD), was a physician and philosopher, and has been v reported to have lived in Alexandria, Rome, or Athens. Sextus believed in Pyrrhonean skepticism which said that we should suspend judgment about virtually all beliefs, that is, we should neither affirm any belief as true nor deny any belief as false. Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism is a thesis for the PhD program at the University of Bern written in 1897. Mary Patrick was President of the American College, Constantinople, Turkey. The aim of this thesis has been to give a concise presentation of Pyrrhonism in relation to its historical development and the skepticism of the Academy, with critical references to the French and German works existing on the subject

Autor

Mary Mills Patrick (1850-1940) was an eminent educator, philosopher, and a pioneer in women's higher education. Born in the United States, Patrick spent a significant part of her career in the Ottoman Empire, where she served as the president of the American College for Girls in Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul. Her scholarly contribution to the field of philosophy is well acknowledged through her seminal work 'Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism' (1899), a detailed study on the Greek philosophical tradition of skepticism, epitomized by the works of Sextus Empiricus. This book remains a critical scholarly source for understanding the historical development and systematic approach of skepticism in Hellenistic philosophy. Patrick's literary style is marked by meticulous research and clarity of thought, reflecting her profound understanding of the philosophical doctrines and the historical contexts that shaped them. Her significant contributions extend beyond philosophy into education and the empowerment of women, aligning her with the key intellectual figures of her time influencing both Eastern and Western spheres of education. Patrick's body of work, leadership, and dedication to cross-cultural educational reform have made her a respected figure in academic and feminist circles.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Book Jungle
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Februar 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 370g
• ISBN-13: 9781438535579
• ISBN-10: 1438535570
• Artikelnr.: 29239474