Download or read book Rewriting the History of Ancient Greek Philosophy written by Victorino Tejera and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1997-11-20 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines what we can reliably know about Plato and the historical Socrates. It shows how pervasively the sources of information were biased by Pythagoreanism, Platonism, and Neoplatonism. It gives a source-critical account of how the climate of opinion in fourth-century Athens was captured by the Pythagoreans and how Speusippos's Academy also came to be pythagorized—adding definitional idealism to Pythagorean number idealism, and elevating Plato to a divine level that makes him into a coequal of Pythagoras, thus capturing Plato for Pythagoreanism. By showing how Plato's dialogues were dedramatized, dedialogized, and read or understood as if they were works expounding pythagorizing doctrine, Tejera has created a provocative reappraisal for scholars of ancient Greek philosophy.
Download or read book Retrieving the Ancients written by David Roochnik and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-01-26 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an accessible introduction to ancient Greek philosophy, enhanced with new features and content Retrieving the Ancients offers a clear and engaging narrative of one of the most fertile periods in the history of human thought, beginning with the Ionian Philosophers of the sixth century and concluding with the works of Aristotle. Organized chronologically, this student-friendly textbook approaches Greek philosophy as an illuminating conversation in which each key thinker—including Thales, Pythagoras, Democritus, Socrates, and Plato—engages with, responds to, and moves beyond his predecessor. Throughout the text, author David Roochnik highlights how this conversation remains as relevant and urgent to modern readers as ever. Now in its second edition, Retrieving the Ancients features an entirely new epilogue that introduces Stoicism, Epicureanism, Skepticism, Cynicism, and various schools of thought that emerged after Aristotle, as well as a useful appendix designed to help students write philosophically. This edition offers expanded online teaching resources for instructors, including a downloadable web pack with sample syllabi. Offers a compelling, readable, and humorous introduction to ancient Greek philosophy Approaches the history of ancient Greek philosophy dialectically Illustrates how the works of the ancients are as valuable today as ever Includes an accessible, modern introduction to Hellenistic philosophers, new to this edition Offering a sophisticated yet accessible account of the first philosophers of the West, Retrieving the Ancients: An Introduction to Greek Philosophy, Second Edition is an ideal textbook for introductory and intermediate undergraduate courses in Ancient Greek Philosophy, as well as general courses in Ancient Philosophy.
Download or read book A Short History of Greek Philosophy written by John Marshall and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The History of Greek Philosophy Vol 1 2 written by Alfred William Benn and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-19 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alfred William Benn's 'The History of Greek Philosophy' (Vol. 1&2) is an essential scholarly work that delves deep into the origins and evolution of Greek philosophical thought. With a meticulous approach, Benn traces the development of Greek philosophy from the Pre-Socratic era to the Hellenistic period, highlighting key figures such as Thales, Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Through detailed analysis and contextualization, Benn offers readers a comprehensive overview of the philosophical ideas that laid the foundation for Western thought. His writing style is concise and accessible, making this book a valuable resource for both students and scholars. Benn's work is a testament to his profound understanding of Greek philosophy and his dedication to presenting it in a clear and engaging manner. For anyone interested in the history of philosophy or the intellectual history of Ancient Greece, 'The History of Greek Philosophy' is a must-read that will enrich their understanding of this fascinating subject.
Download or read book A Critical History of Greek Philosophy written by W. T. Stace and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virtually every aspect of the modern Western worldview has its roots in the remarkably diverse body of philosophy that emerged from a small patch of land in the Mediterranean thousands of years ago. This volume offers an overview of the highlights of ancient Greek philosophy, as well as an historical account of the lives of many of the scholars and thinkers who helped shaped it.
Download or read book A History of Greek Philosophy Volume 3 The Fifth Century Enlightenment written by W. K. C. Guthrie and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1962 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Original publication and copyright date: 1969.
Download or read book A History of Greek Philosophy written by William Dameron Guthrie and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1962 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introductory Readings in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy written by Patrick Lee Miller and published by Hackett Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-15 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise anthology of primary sources designed for use in an ancient philosophy survey ranges from the Presocratics to Plato, Aristotle, the Hellenistic philosophers, and the Neoplatonists. The Second Edition features an amplified selection of Presocratic fragments in newly revised translations by Richard D. McKirahan. Also included is an expansion of the Hellenistic unit, featuring new selections from Lucretius and Sextus Empiricus as well as a new translation, by Peter J. Anderson, of most of Seneca’s De Providentia. The selections from Plotinus have also been expanded.
Download or read book Greek Memories written by Luca Castagnoli and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-24 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An original exploration of Ancient Greek conceptions of the relationship between memory, time, knowledge and identity across diverse genres.
Download or read book A Short History of Greek Philosophy written by J. Marshall and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'A Short History of Greek Philosophy' by J. Marshall, readers are taken on an enlightening journey through the birth and evolution of philosophical thought in ancient Greece. Marshall skillfully examines the key philosophical ideas of prominent Greek thinkers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the foundations of Western philosophy. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in philosophy. Marshall's insightful analysis situates Greek philosophy within its historical and cultural context, shedding light on its enduring influence on contemporary thought. By exploring the development of philosophical schools and concepts, Marshall presents a nuanced understanding of the complexities of Greek philosophy. J. Marshall, a renowned philosopher and historian of ideas, brings his expertise to 'A Short History of Greek Philosophy' to offer readers a concise yet thorough exploration of this foundational period in intellectual history. Marshall's scholarly background and engaging writing style make this book a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of philosophy. Whether you are a student of philosophy or simply curious about the origins of Western thought, 'A Short History of Greek Philosophy' is a must-read that will inform and inspire.
Download or read book The Trials of Socrates written by C. D. C. Reeve and published by Hackett Publishing. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique and expertly annotated collection of the classic accounts of Socrates left by Plato, Aristophanes, and Xenophon features new translations of Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and the death scene from Phaedo by C. D. C. Reeve, Peter Meineck's translation of Clouds, and James Doyle's translation of Apology of Socrates.
Download or read book The History of Greek Philosophy Vol 1 2 written by Alfred William Benn and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-16 with total page 697 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Greek philosophy arose in the 6th century BC and continued throughout the Hellenistic period and the period in which Ancient Greece was part of the Roman Empire. Philosophy was used to make sense out of the world in a non-religious way. It dealt with a wide variety of subjects, including political philosophy, ethics, metaphysics, ontology, logic, biology, rhetoric and aesthetics. This two-volume edition gives a complete insight into Greek Philosophy from its beginnings until the occurrence of Christian philosophy and final extinction of pagan philosophy. Contents: Early Greek Thought The Greek Humanists: Nature and Law The Place of Socrates in Greek Philosophy Plato; His Teachers and His Times Plato as a Reformer Characteristics of Aristotle The Systematic Philosophy of Aristotle The Stoics Epicurus and Lucretius The Sceptics and Eclectics: Greek Philosophy in Rome The Religious Revival The Spiritualism of Plotinus Greek Philosophy and Modern Thought
Download or read book Philosophy in the Islamic World written by Ulrich Rudolph and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2022-05-09 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive reference work covering all figures of the earliest period of philosophy in the Islamic world. Both major and minor thinkers are covered, with details of biography and doctrine as well as detailed lists and summaries of each author’s works.
Download or read book A History of Greek Philosophy Volume 3 The Fifth Century Enlightenment Part 2 Socrates written by W. K. C. Guthrie and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1971-10-14 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third volume of Professor Guthrie's great history of Greek thought, entitled The Fifth-Century Enlightenment, deals in two parts with the Sophists and Socrates, the key figures in the dramatic and fundamental shift of philosophical interest from the physical universe to man. Each of the two parts is available as a paperback with the text, bibliography and indexes amended where necessary so that each part is self-contained. Socrates dominated the controversies of this period, as he has dominated the subsequent history of western philosophy. He was the first to identify and grapple with some of the most intractable and persistent logical and philosophical problems; but he was also and has remained a highly controversial figure because of his extraordinary personal qualities and his remarkable career. Professor Guthrie offers a balanced and comprehensive picture of the man, his life, and his thought.
Download or read book Retrieving the Ancients written by David Roochnik and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2004-06-18 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Beginnings of Philosophy in Greece written by Maria Michela Sassi and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can we talk about the beginnings of philosophy today? How can we avoid the conventional opposition of mythology and the dawn of reason and instead explore the multiple styles of thought that emerged between them? In this acclaimed book, available in English for the first time, Maria Michela Sassi reconstructs the intellectual world of the early Greek "Presocratics" to provide a richer understanding of the roots of what used to be called "the Greek miracle." The beginnings of the long process leading to philosophy were characterized by intellectual diversity and geographic polycentrism. In the sixth and fifth centuries BC, between the Asian shores of Ionia and the Greek city-states of southern Italy, thinkers started to reflect on the cosmic order, elaborate doctrines on the soul, write in solemn Homeric meter, or, later, abandon poetry for an assertive prose. And yet the Presocratics whether the Milesian natural thinkers, the rhapsode Xenophanes, the mathematician and "shaman" Pythagoras, the naturalist and seer Empedocles, the oracular Heraclitus, or the inspired Parmenides all shared an approach to critical thinking that, by questioning traditional viewpoints, revolutionized knowledge. A unique study that explores the full range of early Greek thinkers in the context of their worlds, the book also features a new introduction to the English edition in which the author discusses the latest scholarship on the subject.--
Download or read book Early Greek philosophy written by John Burnet and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2022-08-21 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Early Greek philosophy" by John Burnet. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
