The Blackwell Guide to Ancient Philosophy (Blackwell Philosophy Guides) [Hardcover]

Christopher Shields (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0631222146 | ISBN-13: 978-0631222149 | Publication Date: February 17, 2003 | Edition: 1

The Blackwell Guide to Ancient Philosophy provides a comprehensive treatment of the principal figures and movements of philosophy from its origins before Socrates, through the towering achievements of Plato and Aristotle, and into its final developments in late antiquity.

• Provides a comprehensive guide to ancient philosophy from the pre-Socratics to late antiquity.
  
• Written by a cast of distinguished philosophers.
  
• Covers the pre-Socratics, the sophistic movement, Epicureanism, academic skepticism, stoicism, and the neo-Platonists.
  
• Features an index and a comprehensive bibliography of both primary and secondary works.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Beginners will find in these essays clear and helpful accounts of some of the main philosophical issues raised by the Greek philosophers. The essays display the scope and variety of Greek philosophy, from the beginnings to later Platonism, and its permanent philosophical significance." Terence Irwin, Cornell University

Book Description

The Blackwell Guide to Ancient Philosophy provides a comprehensive treatment of the principal figures and movements of philosophy from its origins before Socrates, through the towering achievements of Plato and Aristotle, and into its final developments in late antiquity. Authored by a cast of distinguished philosophers, this collection offers in-depth, accessible essays on the Presocratics, the Sophistic Movement, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, the principal Hellenistic schools - Epicureanism, Academic Skepticism, and Stoicism - and, finally, the often neglected Neoplatonists. Featuring a comprehensive bibliography of primary and secondary recommended works for each of its topics, this book is an indispensable resource for the study of ancient philosophy. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (February 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0631222146
• ISBN-13: 978-0631222149
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,947,093 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)