Epistemology [Paperback]

Deals with Epistemology in the period from the sixth century BC to the second and third centuries AD.A broad range of epistemological views, from the extreme relativism of Protagoras to the skepticism of the Pyrrhonists, is explored in critical essays that span sixth century B.C. to the second and third centuries A.D.A broad range of epistemological views, from the extreme relativism of Protagoras to the skepticism of the Pyrrhonists, is explored in critical essays that span sixth century B.C. to the second and third centuries A.D.This volume deals with Epistemology. The period from the sixth century BC to the second and third centuries AD was one of the most fertile for the theory of knowledge, and the range of 'epistemic states' explored in the ancient texts is much wider than those to be found in contemporary discussions of epistemology or cognition. Greek philosophers approached these problems in a great variety of ways, from the extreme relativism of Protagoras to the scepticism of the Pyrrhonists, and the contributors demonstrate both the familiarity and novelty of this range of views in their critical essays.1. Introduction; 2. The beginnings of Epistemology: from Homer to Philolaus Edward Hussey; 3. Protagoras and self-refutation in Plato's Theaetetus Myles Burnyeat; 4. Plato's Early Theory of Knowledge Paul Woodruff; 5. Knowledge and Belief in Republic VVII Gail Fine; 6. Aristotle's Epistemology C. C. W. Taylor; 7. The problem of the criterion Gisela Striker; 8. Epicurus on the truth of the senses Stephen Everson; 9. Stoic Epistemology Julia Annas; 10. Some ways of scepticism Jonathan Barnes; 11. An Empiricist view of knowledge: memorism Michael Frede; Index of names; Index. The essays are well written, learned, and philosophically sophisticated. Choice Overall, this is a fine collection of essays, one which can be read with profit either by a beginning student or by a scholar. The contributors discuss their subject in the best traditions of history ol³'