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Ancient Greek philosophy, from the Presocratics to the Hellenistic philosophers, Thomas A. Blackson

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Ancient Greek philosophy, from the Presocratics to the Hellenistic philosophers, Thomas A. Blackson

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eng

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-264) and indexes

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illustrations

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index present

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non fiction

Main title

Ancient Greek philosophy

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bibliography

Oclc number

666405496

Responsibility statement

Thomas A. Blackson

Sub title

from the Presocratics to the Hellenistic philosophers

Summary

This work presents a comprehensive introduction to the philosophers and philosophical traditions that developed in ancient Greece from 585 BC to 529 AD. Contextual commentary traces the development of lines of thought through the period, and moves beyond traditional textbooks that conclude with Aristotle. Provides coverage of the Presocratics through the Hellenistic philosophers

Table Of Contents

The Presocratics. The Milesian revolution -- Socrates. The good life ; Against the Sophists -- Plato. Three Platonic theories ; Justice and its reward -- Aristotle. Second philosophy ; Psychology ; First philosophy ; Ethics -- Hellenistic Philosophers. Reaction to the classical tradition

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