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Ancient Greek Philosophers

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Trace the origins of modern philosophy back to ancient Greece with the likes of Plato, Aristotle, and other famous thinkers. Have you ever wondered about the development of civilisation? What topics were discussed in the days of ancient Greece? This collection of thoughts from Plato, Aristotle,... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Ancient Greek Philosophers

Trace the origins of modern philosophy back to ancient Greece with the likes of Plato, Aristotle, and other famous thinkers.

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Trace the origins of modern philosophy back to ancient Greece with the likes of Plato, Aristotle, and other famous thinkers.

Have you ever wondered about the development of civilisation? What topics were discussed in the days of ancient Greece? This collection of thoughts from Plato, Aristotle, and other masters of philosophy will lead your mind on a journey of enlightened exploration into ethics, morality, law, medicine, and more.

This beautiful leather-bound volume includes a scholarly introduction that examines the various schools of thought in ancient Greece, adding a new layer of understanding for the reader. Gilded edges, specially designed endpapers, and a foil-stamped cover make this a wonderful keepsake in your library.

The works in this volume were translated by the following contributors:

  • Plato: translated by Benjamin Jowett (1817–1893).
  • Aristotle’s Poetics: translated by Samuel Henry Butcher (1850–1910).
  • Aristotle’s Rhetoric: translated by William Rhys Roberts (1858–1929).
  • Xenophon: translated by Henry Graham Dakyns (1838–1911).
  • Epictetus: translated by Elizabeth Carter (1717–1806).
  • Epicurus: translated by Robert Drew Hicks (1850–1929).

Series: Leather-bound Classics

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781667211640

Publisher: Canterbury Classics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 September 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Canterbury Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Ken Mondschein

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 51.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 1413g

Pages: 992

About the Author

Canterbury Classics is an imprint of Printers Row Publishing Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC, the largest full-service book distributor to non-trade booksellers in North America. Canterbury Classics publishes classic works of literature in fresh, modern formats. From elegant leather-bound editions to whimsical pop-up books to the best-selling Word Cloud Classics series and more, our extensive collection is sure to captivate and inspire readers and brighten bookshelves. Ken Mondschein is a college professor, scholar, fencing master, jouster, and author with expertise in subjects ranging from medieval history to contemporary politics. He was a Fulbright scholar to France, received his PhD in history from Fordham University and is certified as a master of historical fencing by the US Fencing Coaches' Association. His work includes history, fencing, introductions to works of classic literature, and other projects.

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