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Item Details
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RETRIEVING THE ANCIENTS
AN INTRODUCTION TO GREEK PHILOSOPHY |
| By: |
David Roochnik |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£29.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1405108622 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781405108621 |
| Publisher: |
JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
7 May, 2004 |
| Pages: |
248 |
| Description: |
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. |
| Synopsis: |
"Retrieving the Ancients" tells the story of the first philosophers in the West. A clear and engaging introduction to ancient Greek philosophy, this work tells the story of the first philosophers in the West, from Thales to Aristotle. It has a strong sense of narrative drive. This work treats the history of ancient Greek philosophy dialectically, as a conversation in which each thinker responds to and moves beyond his predecessors. It argues that the works of the ancients are as valuable today as ever. |
| Illustrations: |
22 illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Blackwell Publishing Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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