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Introducing Greek Philosophy

Author : Rosemary Wright
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317492463
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book Introducing Greek Philosophy written by Rosemary Wright and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-12-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at students of classics and of philosophy who would like a taste of the subject before being committed to a full course and at those who have already started and need to find their bearings in what may seem at first a complex maze of names and schools, "Introducing Greek Philosophy" is a concise, lively, philosophically aware introduction to ancient Greek philosophy. The book begins with the Milesians in Asia Minor before moving over to the developments in the western Greek world, then focusing on Socrates, Plato and Aristotle in Athens, finishing with the Hellenistic schools and their arrival in Rome, where the main ideas are set out in the Latin poetry of Lucretius and the prose of Cicero.The book eschews the method of most histories of ancient philosophy of addressing one thinker after another through the centuries. Instead, after a basic mapping of the territory, it takes the great themes that the Greeks were engaged in from the earliest times, and looks at them individually, their development in argument and counter-argument, from the beginnings of recorded Greek history, through the various upheavals of tyrannies, democracies, oligarchies and kingships, to their introduction into Rome in the first century BC.

Ancient Greek Philosophy

Author : Thomas A. Blackson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444396080
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Greek Philosophy written by Thomas A. Blackson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-06 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Greek Philosophy: From the Presocratics to the Hellenistic Philosophers presents a comprehensive introduction to the philosophers and philosophical traditions that developed in ancient Greece from 585 BC to 529 AD. Provides coverage of the Presocratics through the Hellenistic philosophers Moves beyond traditional textbooks that conclude with Aristotle A uniquely balanced organization of exposition, choice excerpts and commentary, informed by classroom feedback Contextual commentary traces the development of lines of thought through the period, ideal for students new to the discipline Can be used in conjunction with the online resources found at http://tomblackson.com/Ancient/toc.html

Ancient Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

Author : Julia Annas
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191578304
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (915 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction written by Julia Annas and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2000-10-12 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one, in which a constant note is that of discussion and argument. This book introduces readers to some ancient debates to engage with the ancient developments of some themes. Getting away from the presentation of ancient philosophy as a succession of Great Thinkers, the book gives readers a sense of the freshness and liveliness of ancient philosophy, and of its wide variety of themes and styles. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Retrieving the Ancients

Author : David Roochnik
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9781405108614
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Retrieving the Ancients written by David Roochnik and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2004-06-18 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retrieving the Ancients tells the story of the first philosophers in the West. A clear and engaging introduction to ancient Greek philosophy. Tells the story of the first philosophers in the West, from Thales to Aristotle. Has a strong sense of narrative drive. Treats the history of ancient Greek philosophy dialectically, as a conversation in which each thinker responds to and moves beyond his predecessors. Argues that the works of the ancients are as valuable today as ever.

Philosophy in the Ancient World

Author : James A. Arieti
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780742533288
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (332 download)

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Book Synopsis Philosophy in the Ancient World by : James A. Arieti

Download or read book Philosophy in the Ancient World written by James A. Arieti and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophy in the Ancient World: An Introduction--an intellectual history of the ancient world from the eighth century B.C.E. to the fifth century C.E., from Homer to Boethius--describes and evaluates ancient thought in its cultural setting, showing how it affected and was affected by that setting. The greatest philosophers (Parmenides, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine) and cultural figures (Homer, Euripides, Thucydides, Archimedes) and a number of lesser ones (Hesiod, Posidonius, Basil) receive careful description and evaluation. Philosophy in the Ancient World is ideally suited as a supplement for undergraduate courses in Ancient Philosophy and the History of Philosophy in the West.

Virtue and Knowledge

Author : William J. Prior
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315522047
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (155 download)

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Download or read book Virtue and Knowledge written by William J. Prior and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-08-19 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1991, this book focuses on the concept of virtue, and in particular on the virtue of wisdom or knowledge, as it is found in the epic poems of Homer, some tragedies of Sophocles, selected writings of Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoic and Epicurean philosophers. The key questions discussed are the nature of the virtues, their relation to each other, and the relation between the virtues and happiness or well-being. This book provides the background and interpretative framework to make classical works on Ethics, such as Plato’s Republic and Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, accessible to readers with no training in the classics.

Reason and Analysis in Ancient Greek Philosophy

Author : Georgios Anagnostopoulos
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400760043
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Reason and Analysis in Ancient Greek Philosophy written by Georgios Anagnostopoulos and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-14 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This distinctive collection of original articles features contributions from many of the leading scholars of ancient Greek philosophy. They explore the concept of reason and the method of analysis and the central role they play in the philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. They engage with salient themes in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and political theory, as well as tracing links between each thinker’s ideas on selected topics. The volume contains analyses of Plato’s Socrates, focusing on his views of moral psychology, the obligation to obey the law, the foundations of politics, justice and retribution, and Socratic virtue. On Plato’s Republic, the discussions cover the relationship between politics and philosophy, the primacy of reason over the soul’s non-rational capacities, the analogy of the city and the soul, and our responsibility for choosing how we live our own lives. The anthology also probes Plato’s analysis of logos (reason or language) which underlies his philosophy including the theory of forms. A quartet of reflections explores Aristotelian themes including the connections between knowledge and belief, the nature of essence and function, and his theories of virtue and grace. The volume concludes with an insightful intellectual memoir by David Keyt which charts the rise of analytic classical scholarship in the past century and along the way provides entertaining anecdotes involving major figures in modern academic philosophy. Blending academic authority with creative flair and demonstrating the continuing interest of ancient Greek philosophy, this book will be a valuable addition to the libraries of all those studying and researching the origins of Western philosophy.

Introduction to Presocratics

Author : Giannis Stamatellos
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470655038
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Presocratics written by Giannis Stamatellos and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INTRODUCTION TO PRESOCRATICS “The general public and scholars alike will find Introduction to Presocratics stimulating, engaging and exceptionally useful. Stamatellos’ intriguing and illuminating theme-based approach to this subject and his inclusion of a fresh translation of all the major fragments make this book a ‘must have’ for anyone interested in Presocratic philosophy.” Robert D. Luginbill, University of Louisville “An excellent introduction to early Greek philosophy – full of information, yet eminently readable and clearly organised. The thematic treatment brings new perspectives and fresh philosophical insights.” Andrew Smith, University College Dublin “Surveying the key surviving texts theme by theme sooner than man by man, Stamatellos offers the beginner clear and comprehensive insight into the compelling inquiries of the early Greek thinkers.” Susan Prince, University of Cincinnati “Giannis Stamatellos’ book is a very elegant and finely structured introduction to the fascinating beginnings of Western thought. He has succeeded in making a rather difficult and complex topic extremely accessible and stimulating.” Mark Beck, University of South Carolina Despite what is commonly taught, Western philosophy did not begin with Socrates. The roots of Western philosophy and science, in fact, run much deeper than this watershed philosophical figure – to a series of innovative Greek thinkers of the 6th and 5th century BCE. Introduction to Presocratics presents a succinct overview of early Greek thought by following a thematic exposition of the topics and enquiries explored by the first philosophers of the Western tradition. Ionian figures such as Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Xenophanes, Heraclitus, and Pythagoras are covered; Eleatics such as Parmenides and Zeno; and Pluralists or Neo-Ionians such as Empedocles, Anaxagoras, and Democritus. Key areas of Presocratic philosophy are addressed, including principles, cosmos, being, soul, knowledge, and ethics. A brief account of the legacy and reception of the Presocratics in later philosophical traditions is also included. Also featured is an original translation of the main Presocratic fragments by renowned classics professor Rosemary Wright. Introduction to Presocratics offers illuminating insights into the true pioneers of philosophical thought in the Western tradition.

Introductory Readings in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy

Author : Patrick Lee Miller
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1624663540
Total Pages : 533 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (246 download)

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Download or read book Introductory Readings in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy written by Patrick Lee Miller and published by Hackett Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-15 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise anthology of primary sources designed for use in an ancient philosophy survey ranges from the Presocratics to Plato, Aristotle, the Hellenistic philosophers, and the Neoplatonists. The Second Edition features an amplified selection of Presocratic fragments in newly revised translations by Richard D. McKirahan. Also included is an expansion of the Hellenistic unit, featuring new selections from Lucretius and Sextus Empiricus as well as a new translation, by Peter J. Anderson, of most of Seneca’s De Providentia. The selections from Plotinus have also been expanded.

A Critical History of Greek Philosophy

Author : W. T. Stace
Publisher : The Floating Press
ISBN 13 : 1775418561
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (754 download)

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Download or read book A Critical History of Greek Philosophy written by W. T. Stace and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virtually every aspect of the modern Western worldview has its roots in the remarkably diverse body of philosophy that emerged from a small patch of land in the Mediterranean thousands of years ago. This volume offers an overview of the highlights of ancient Greek philosophy, as well as an historical account of the lives of many of the scholars and thinkers who helped shaped it.

Readings in Ancient Greek Philosophy

Author : S. Marc Cohen
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1624665349
Total Pages : 698 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (246 download)

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Download or read book Readings in Ancient Greek Philosophy written by S. Marc Cohen and published by Hackett Publishing. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soon after its publication, Readings in Ancient Greek Philosophy was hailed as the favorite to become "the 'standard' text for survey courses in ancient philosophy."* More than twenty years later that prediction has been borne out: Readings in Ancient Greek Philosophy still stands as the leading anthology of its kind. It is now stronger than ever: The Fifth Edition of Readings in Ancient Greek Philosophy features a completely revised Aristotle unit, with new translations, as well as a newly revised glossary. The Plato unit offers new translations of the Meno and Republic. In the latter, indirect dialogue is cast into direct dialogue for greater readability. The Presocratics unit has been re-edited and streamlined, and the pages of every unit have been completely reset. * APA Newsletter for Teaching Philosophy

Ancient Greek Philosophers

Author : Editors of Canterbury Classics
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1684125618
Total Pages : 1489 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (841 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Greek Philosophers written by Editors of Canterbury Classics and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 1489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Philosophy begins in wonder." —Plato Have you ever wondered about the development of civilization? What topics were discussed in the days of Ancient Greece? This collection of thoughts from Plato, Aristotle, and other masters of philosophy will lead your mind on a journey of enlightened exploration into ethics, morality, law, medicine, and more. With an introduction by a distinguished scholar of classic literature, this Canterbury Classics volume is sure to be a favorite.

Ancient Mediterranean Philosophy

Author : Stephen Clark
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1441123598
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (411 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Mediterranean Philosophy written by Stephen Clark and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-01-24 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and accessible introduction to ancient Mediterranean philosophy, designed specifically for use by undergraduate students.

Meet the Philosophers of Ancient Greece

Author : Patricia F. O'Grady
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1351918419
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (519 download)

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Download or read book Meet the Philosophers of Ancient Greece written by Patricia F. O'Grady and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2021-08-26 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Greece was the cradle of philosophy in the Western tradition. Meet the Philosophers of Ancient Greece brings the thoughts and lives of the pioneers of Western philosophy down from their sometimes remote heights and introduces them to a modern audience. Comprising seventy essays, written by internationally distinguished scholars in a lively and accessible style, this book presents the values, ideas, wisdom and arguments of the most significant thinkers from the world of ancient Greece. Commencing with Thales of Miletus and continuing to the end of the Ancient Period of philosophy by way of Heraclitus, Parmenides, Protagoras, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Archimedes, Epictetus this book explores the major contributions of each philosopher as well as looking at archaeological and historical sites where they lived, worked and thought. This book is an outstanding introduction to the world of the philosophers of Ancient Greece.

An Introduction to Ancient Philosophy

Author : Arthur Hilary Armstrong
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780822604181
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Ancient Philosophy written by Arthur Hilary Armstrong and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1981 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the period from the beginning of Greek Philosophy to St. Augustine.

The Philosophers of Greece

Author : Robert Sherrick Brumbaugh
Publisher : SUNY Press
ISBN 13 : 9780873955508
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book The Philosophers of Greece written by Robert Sherrick Brumbaugh and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1981-01-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrations include a reconstruction of the first map.

Early Greek Philosophy

Author : Jonathan Barnes
Publisher : Penguin Classics
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Early Greek Philosophy written by Jonathan Barnes and published by Penguin Classics. This book was released on 1987 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zeno's extraordinary and disturbing paradoxes, the atomic theories of Democritus that so strikingly anticipate contemporary physics, the enigmatic and haunting epigrams of Heraclitus - these are just some of the riches to be found in this collection of writings of the early Greek philosophers. Jonathan Barnes's masterly Introduction shows how the most skilled detective work is often needed to reconstruct the ideas of these thinkers from the surviving fragments of their work. But the effort is always worth while. In forging the first truly scientific vocabulary and offering rational arguments for their views, the pre-Socratics were doing something new and profoundly important; they also posed the questions that have remained at the centre of philosophy to this day.