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The Cambridge History of Hellenistic Philosophy [Hardcover]

Keimpe Algra (Editor), Jonathan Barnes (Editor), Jaap Mansfeld (Editor), Malcolm Schofield (Editor)
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0521250285 978-0521250283 January 28, 2000
Long neglected and unappreciated, the philosophy of the Greek and Roman worlds--from the last days of Aristotle (c. 320 BC) until 100 B.C.--has over the last decade received a considerable amount of renewed scholarly attention. This history is organized by subject, rather than chronologically or by philosophical school, with sections on logic, epistemology, physics and metaphysics, ethics and politics. Written by specialists, it is intended to be a reference for any student of ancient philosophy. Greek and Latin are used sparingly and always translated in the main text. Cambridge Histories Online


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'... one should simply congratulate the editors, and Cambridge University Press, on bringing it to maturity. It is a fine, and authoritative, work of reference: a report written by specialists, but accessible to any student of philosophy, as well as of its ancient counterpart, or of classics - not least ... for its readability.' Times Literary Supplement

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This History is the definitive reference work on the philosophy of the Greek and Roman worlds from the last days of Aristotle (d. 322 BC) until 100 BC. Organised by subject, it includes sections on logic, epistemology, physics and metaphysics, ethics and politics and it presents the vigorous debate between schools which characterised the Hellenistic age. Written by leading experts in the field, the History is intended to be a source of reference for all students of ancient philosophy, of classical antiquity and of philosophy of later periods.

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  • Hardcover: 936 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press (January 28, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0521250285
  • ISBN-13: 978-0521250283
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 2.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cambridge History of Hellenistic Philosophy, May 5, 2000
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An impressive volume in terms of the depth and scope. A "must have" for anybody interested in the subject, and based upon the surge of books on Hellenistic philosophy in the last decade there will be a good number of people among those "must haves." Even though it is primarily a reference book, many will want to read it from cover to cover. One disappointment, however: the editors seem to disply the usual academic prejudices against the more "wayward" Hellenistic thinkers, such as those who gave serious consideration to astrology and magic. One would expect a fuller accounting of Hellenistic astronomy, at least, if the astrology is too much for them. The volume is also surprisingly neglectful (a mere five pages) toward mathematics and its relationship to the amply treated subjects of Logic, Ethics, and Physics.
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Diogenes Laertius, Arius Didymus, Sextus Empiricus, Decleva Caizzi, Diogenes of Babylon, Zeno of Sidon, Demetrius of Laconia, Diogenes of Seleucia, Diodorus Cronus, Aristo of Chios, Philo of Larissa, Zeno's Republic, Alexander the Great, Plato's Timaeus, Demetrius of Phalerum, Growing Argument, Isnardi Parente, Non Posse, Diogenes of Sinope, Logical Investigations, Marcus Aurelius, Plato Tim, Tepedino Guerra, Zeno of Citium, Aristippus Senior
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