Ancient Epistemologies

Description: Ancient Epistemologies [Hardcover] Dietrich, Jan; Schellenberg-Lagler, Annette and Wagner, Thomas Product Overview Reflection on knowledge is often assumed to have emerged with Greek philosophy. Earlier and contemporary modes of thinking in the ancient Near East, including ancient Israel, are assumed to be archaic and often left out of the picture. Against this view, the contributors of this volume aim to reconstruct the ancient epistemologies, the "paradigms", "discourses", and "episteme", that developed in the ancient Near Eastern and Mediterranean region and formed the conditions for developing more distinct forms of cultural and scientific knowledge. In doing this, they include the search for second order thinking as part of ancient epistemologies: the capability to think about thinking, to adopt a theoretical attitude that involves the ability to reflect and self-reflect, to criticize and transcend the given, and to anticipate new realms by thinking outside the box. The ancient Near Eastern cultures were not characterized by a 'lukewarm mind' but they were capable, in their own cultural-specific ways, of unfolding epistemologies that included forms of second order thinking that may well be termed 'early philosophy'. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mohr Siebeck (October 1, 2024) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 328 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3161638662 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 64 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.23 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.7 x 0.67 x 9.45 inches Best Sellers Rank: #4,187,787 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #985 in History of Hinduism #2,212 in History of Islam #4,805 in History of Judaism #985 in History of Hinduism #2,212 in History of Islam We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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