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      Adversaries and Authorities: Investigations into Ancient Greek and Chinese Science

      G. E. R. Lloyd (University of Cambridge)

      Did science and philosophy develop differently in ancient Greece and ancient China? If so, can we say why? This book offers answers to these questions with a series of detailed…

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      Analogical Investigations: Historical and Cross-cultural Perspectives on Human Reasoning

      G. E. R. Lloyd (University of Cambridge)

      A penetrating cross-cultural analysis of alternative models of human reasoning producing a radical critique of Western ideals of logic and scientific method. Uses examples from ancient Greek and Chinese thought…

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      Adversaries and Authorities: Investigations into Ancient Greek and Chinese Science

      G. E. R. Lloyd (University of Cambridge)

      Did science and philosophy develop differently in ancient Greece and ancient China? If so, can we say why? This book offers answers to these questions with a series of studies…

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      Aristotelian Explorations

      G. E. R. Lloyd (University of Cambridge)

      This book challenges widespread views concerning Aristotle’s methods and practices of scientific and philosophical research. It explores generally unrecognised tensions between Aristotle’s deeply held a priori convictions and his remarkable…

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      Aristotelian Explorations

      G. E. R. Lloyd (University of Cambridge)

      This book challenges widespread views concerning Aristotle’s methods and practices of scientific and philosophical research. It explores generally unrecognised tensions between Aristotle’s deeply held a priori convictions and his remarkable…

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      The Ambitions of Curiosity: Understanding the World in Ancient Greece and China

      G. E. R. Lloyd (University of Cambridge)

      An innovative study of the development of systematic inquiry in ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, and China.

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      The Ambitions of Curiosity: Understanding the World in Ancient Greece and China

      G. E. R. Lloyd (University of Cambridge)

      An innovative study of the development of systematic inquiry in ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, and China.

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      Analogical Investigations: Historical and Cross-cultural Perspectives on Human Reasoning

      G. E. R. Lloyd (University of Cambridge)

      A penetrating cross-cultural analysis of alternative models of human reasoning producing a radical critique of Western ideals of logic and scientific method. Uses examples from ancient Greek and Chinese thought…

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      Being, Humanity, and Understanding: Studies in Ancient and Modern Societies

      G. E. R. Lloyd (University of Cambridge)

      G. E. R. Lloyd explores the amazing diversity of views that humans have held on being, humanity, and understanding. In a cross-cultural study that ranges from ancient to modern times…

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      Being, Humanity, and Understanding: Studies in Ancient and Modern Societies

      G. E. R. Lloyd (University of Cambridge)

      G. E. R. Lloyd explores the amazing diversity of views that humans have held on being, humanity, and understanding. In a cross-cultural study that ranges from ancient to modern times…

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      The Ideals of Inquiry: An Ancient History

      G. E. R. Lloyd (University of Cambridge)

      Long before science as we know it existed, sophisticated studies of the physical world were undertaken-in Mesopotamia, India, China, and Greece. G. E. R. Lloyd explores the methods, subject-matter, and…

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      The Ideals of Inquiry: An Ancient History

      G. E. R. Lloyd (University of Cambridge)

      Long before science as we know it existed, sophisticated studies of the physical world were undertaken–in Mesopotamia, India, China, and Greece. G. E. R. Lloyd explores the methods, subject-matter, and…

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      Disciplines in the Making: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Elites, Learning, and Innovation

      G. E. R. Lloyd (Emeritus Professor, University of Cambridge)

      We tend to assume that our map of the intellectual disciplines is valid cross-culturally. G. E. R. Lloyd challenges this in relation to eight main areas of human endeavour, namely…

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      Disciplines in the Making: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Elites, Learning, and Innovation

      G. E. R. Lloyd (Emeritus Professor, University of Cambridge)

      We tend to assume that our map of the intellectual disciplines is valid cross-culturally. G. E. R. Lloyd challenges this in relation to eight main areas of human endeavour, namely…

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      Intelligence and Intelligibility: Cross-Cultural Studies of Human Cognitive Experience

      G. E. R. Lloyd (Emeritus Professor of Ancient Philosophy and Science, Emeritus Professor of Ancient Philosophy and Science, University of Cambridge)

      G. E. R. Lloyd considers how we can resolve the tension that exists between an appreciation of the cognitive capacities that all humans share, and a recognition of the great…

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      Intelligence and Intelligibility: Cross-Cultural Studies of Human Cognitive Experience

      G. E. R. Lloyd (Emeritus Professor of Ancient Philosophy and Science, Emeritus Professor of Ancient Philosophy and Science, University of Cambridge)

      G. E. R. Lloyd considers how we can resolve the tension that exists between an appreciation of the cognitive capacities that all humans share, and a recognition of the great…

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