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By Daniel W. Graham

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Ancient Philosophy by Daniel W. Graham offers an accessible introduction to the foundational concepts and thinkers of ancient Western philosophy. It explores key philosophical ideas from the Pre-Socratics, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, articulating their enduring impact on Western thought. The book delves into the origins of philosophical inquiry, examining how these ancient ideas continue to shape modern philosophical discussions.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the foundations of Western thought and the quest to understand the origins and evolution of philosophical ideas. Engaging with the works of ancient thinkers, it offers a detailed exploration of their influence on contemporary wisdom and insights into human nature and the cosmos.

Ancient Philosophy

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A comprehensive yet accessible survey of ancient philosophy, covering Greek, Roman, and early Judeo-Christian philosophy, ideal for introductory courses in the ancient roots of modern worldviews.

Part of the popular Fundamentals of Philosophy series, Ancient Philosophy is an ideal resource for beginning students as well as advanced students wishing to hone their understanding of the philosophies of the ancient world. Clear and engaging, this book covers a representative selection of major ancient thinkers, movements, and schools of thought, including the Sophists and other significant Presocratics, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Hellenistic philosophy, the Stoics, the Skeptics, and early Judeo-Christian philosophy up to Augustine.

Written by a prominent scholar and author in ancient philosophy studies, this book:

Provides an overview of important issues in the study of the philosophies of the ancient world.
Explores the relevance of the theories of ancient thinkers to the modern world.
Charts the progression in the ancient world from worldviews based in mythology to systems of thought based on the analysis of evidence.
Presents up-to-date scholarship as well as historical material from ancient sources.
Assumes no prior knowledge of philosophy and examines all arguments carefully and sequentially.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119110156

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 214

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About the Author

Daniel W. Graham is Professor of Philosophy at Brigham Young University. He is past president of the International Association for Presocratic Studies. He is author of Aristotle's Two Systems, co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Presocratic Philosophy, editor and translator of The Texts of Early Greek Philosophy, and author of Science Before Socrates. He has been a visiting fellow at Clare Hall, Cambridge, and a visiting professor at Yale University.