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Galen and Chrysippus on the Soul: Argument and Refutation in the "De Placitis" Books II-III (Philosophia Antiqua): Argument and Refutation in the "De Placitis" Books II-III
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This volume deals with books II and III of "On The Doctrines of Hippocrates and Plato", by the medical scientist and philosopher, Galen of Pergamum (129-210 AD). In these books Galen offers a critique of Stoic psychology, quoting a large number of passages from the otherwise lost treatise "On the Soul" by the Stoic philosopher, Chrysippus. This study of Chrysippus's mode of argumentation considers the fragments both in their Galenic context and in relation to Stoicism in general. A separate discussion is devoted to Galen's aims and methods, and the traditions to which he is indebted. Though designed as a foil for the treatment of Chrysippus, this text should also be of interest to those interested in Galen's methodology for its own sake.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #3856348 in Books
- Published on: 1996-01-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 307 pages
