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Ancient Philosophy: Essential Readings with Commentary
Contributor(s): Smith, Nick (Editor), Allhoff, Fritz (Editor), Vaidya, Anand Jayprakash (Editor)
ISBN: 140513562X     ISBN-13: 9781405135627
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: March 2008
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Annotation: The progression of philosophy in ancient Greece spans an extensive and complex period in history. Between 600 BCE and 600 CE the foundations of philosophy as we know it were laid, establishing the central areas of philosophical concern, and creating an agenda for future study and debate.

This thorough introduction to ancient philosophy:
Focuses on the key philosophers and their texts, from Pre-Socratic thinkers through to the Neo-Platonists
Brings together the key primary writings of Thales, Xenophanes, Parmenides, Anaxagoras, Gorgias, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Lucretius, Seneca, Sextus Empiricus, Plotinus, and many others
Is broken down into eight chronological sections for easy comprehension and comparison.

The readings are accompanied by expert commentary from the editors.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical
Dewey: 180
LCCN: 2007024736
Series: Blackwell Readings in the History of Philosophy
Physical Information: 1.19" H x 7.01" W x 9.71" (2.15 lbs) 468 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region - Greece
 
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Publisher Description:
Part of The Blackwell Readings in Philosophy Series, this survey of ancient philosophy explores the scope of ancient philosophy, focusing on the key philosophers and their texts, examining how the foundations of philosophy as we know it were laid.
  • Focuses on the key philosophers and their texts, from Pre-Socratic thinkers through to the Neo-Platonists
  • Brings together the key primary writings of Thales, Xenophanes, Parmenides, Anaxagoras, Gorgias, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Lucretius, Seneca, Sextus Empiricus, Plotinus, and many others
  • Is broken down into eight chronological sections for easy comprehension and comparison
  • The readings are accompanied by expert commentary from the editors