Saved by the phenomena: Law and nature in Cicero and the (Pseudo?) Platonic Epinomis

•Shows the concept of ‘laws of nature’ to have an older providence than previously known.•Highlights the importance of the Pseudo-Platonic Epinomis to the philosophy of ancient science.•Examines the foundation and epistemic standing of Plato's emphasis on astronomy in the Timaeus and other work...

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Published in:Studies in history and philosophy of science. Part A 2020-06, Vol.81, p.55-61
Main Author: Lehoux, Daryn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
1st century
Cicero, Marcus Tullius (106-43 BC)
Ethical standards
Ethics
Law
Legislation
Lucretius (Titus Lucretius Carus)
Men
Nature
Norms
Philosophers
Social order
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Summary:•Shows the concept of ‘laws of nature’ to have an older providence than previously known.•Highlights the importance of the Pseudo-Platonic Epinomis to the philosophy of ancient science.•Examines the foundation and epistemic standing of Plato's emphasis on astronomy in the Timaeus and other works.
ISSN:0039-3681
1879-2510
DOI:10.1016/j.shpsa.2019.03.001