Retrieving the Ancients - An Introduction to Greek Philosophy - An Introduction to Greek Philosophy

Klappentext "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. Zusammenfassung Presenting an introduction to ancient Greek philosophy! this work tells the story of some of the first philosophers in the West! from Thales to Aristotle. It treats the history of ancient Greek philosophy dialectically! as a conversation in which each thinker responds to and moves beyond his predecessors.

Product details

• Authors: Roochnik, D Roochnik, David Roochnik
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.05.2004
• EAN: 9781405108621
• ISBN: 978-1-4051-0862-1
• No. of pages: 246
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Ancient Greece, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500, BCE to c 500 CE, BCE period – Protohistory