Beyond Hellenistic Epistemology

Charles E. Snyder considers the New Academy''s attacks on Stoic epistemology through a critical re-assessment of the 3rd century philosopher, Arcesilaus of Pitane. Arguing that the standard epistemological framework used to study the ancient Academy ignores the metaphysical dimensions at stake in Arcesilaus''s critique, Snyder explores new territory for the historiography of Stoic-Academic debates...