Description: Retrieving the Ancients : An Introduction to Greek Philosophy, Paperback by Roochnik, David, ISBN 1119892031, ISBN-13 9781119892038, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US 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 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.
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Book Title: Retrieving the Ancients : An Introduction to Greek Philosophy
Number of Pages: 288 Pages
Publication Name: Retrieving the Ancients : an Introduction to Greek Philosophy
Language: English
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Item Height: 0.8 in
Publication Year: 2023
Subject: History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, General
Item Weight: 12.8 Oz
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 8.9 in
Author: David Roochnik
Subject Area: Philosophy
Item Width: 5.9 in
Format: Trade Paperback
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