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Geoffrey Lloyd's pioneering new book uses a study of ancient Greek and Chinese science and culture to throw light on fundamental problems, both intellectual and moral, that we still face today. The issues range from the debate about realism and relativism in philosophy of science to doubts concerning the universal applicability of the discourse of human rights. Lloyd provides compelling evidence that ancient civilizations have much to offer contemporary debates in many fields of study.
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Geoffrey Lloyd is Emeritus Professor of Ancient Philosophy and Science at the University of Cambridge.
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Ancient Worlds, Modern Reflections: Philosophical Perspectives on Greek and Chinese Science and Culture Lloyd, Geoffrey; Lloyd, Geoffrey E. R. and Lloyd, G. E. R.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Geoffrey Lloyd engages in a wide-ranging exploration of what we can learn from the study of ancient civilisations that is relevant to fundamental problems, both intellectual and moral, that we still face today. How far is it possible to arrive at an understanding of alien systems of belief? Is it possible to talk meaningfully of 'science' and of its various constituent disciplines, 'astronomy', 'geography', 'anatomy', and so on, in theancient world? Are logic and its laws universal? Is there one ontology - a single world - to which all attempts at understanding must be considered to be directed? When we encounter apparently verydifferent views of reality, how far can that be put down to a difference in conceptions of what needs explaining, or of what counts as an explanation, or to different preferred modes of reasoning or styles of inquiry? Do the notions of truth and belief represent reliable cross-cultural universals?In another area, what can ancient history teach us about today's social and political problems? Are the discourses of human nature and of human rights universally applicable?What political institutions do we need to help secure equity and justice within nation states and between them? Lloyd sets out to answer all these questions, and to convince usthat the science and culture of ancient Greece and China provide precious resources to advance modern debates. Uses a study of ancient Greek and Chinese science and culture to throw light on fundamental problems, both intellectual and moral, that range from the debate about realism and relativism in philosophy of science to doubts concerning the universal applicability of the discourse of human rights. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780199270163
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