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Author : Tankha
Publisher : Pearson Education India
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Philosophy, Ancient
ISBN : 8177589393
Author : Vijay Tankha
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Philosophy, Ancient
ISBN : 933253747X
Author : John Burnet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Philosophy, Ancient
ISBN : UCM:5306015040
Author : Reginald E. Allen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1991-10-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780029004951
Widely praised for its accessibility and its concentration on the metaphysical issues that are most central to the history of Greek philosophy, this book offers a valuable introduction to the works of the Presocratics, Plato, and Aristotle.
Author : Reginald Bainbridge Appleton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1922
Category : Philosophy, Ancient
ISBN : PRNC:32101068980695
Author : John Burnet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1914
Category : Philosophy, Ancient
ISBN : PRNC:32101065976746
Author : William Keith Chambers Guthrie,James Warren
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9780415522281
Long renowned as one of the clearest and best introductions to ancient Greek philosophy for non-specialists, W.K.C Guthrie's The Greek Philosophers offers us a brilliant insight into the hidden foundations of Greek philosophy - foundations that underpin Western thought today. Guthrie unpacks the ideas and arguments of Plato and Aristotle in the light of their predecessors rather than their successors and highlights the achievements of thinkers such as Pythagoras. Combining philosophical insight and historical sensitivity, The Greek Philosophers offers newcomers a brilliant introduction to the greatest thinkers in ancient Greek philosophy.
Author : Anthony Preus
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781442246393
The ancient Greeks were not only the founders of western philosophy, but the actual term "philosophy" is Greek in origin, most likely dating back to the late sixth century BC. Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Pythagoras, Euclid, and Thales are but a few of the better-known philosophers of ancient Greece. During the amazingly fertile period running from roughly the middle of the first millennium BC to the middle of the first millennium AD, the world saw the rise of science, numerous schools of thought, and—many believe—the birth of modern civilization. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Ancient Greek Philosophy covers the history of Greek philosophy through a chronology, an introductory essay, a glossary, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1500 cross-referenced entries on important philosophers, concepts, issues, and events. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Greek philosophy.
Author : Sreechinth C
Publisher : UB Tech
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-23
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHY ~ Collective Wisdom of 26 Greek Thinkers ~ “To find yourself, think of yourself”. These are the words of Socrates, one of the pioneers of Greek Philosophy. Philosophy comes from the Greek words “Phylos” meaning - to love and “Sophie” meaning - wisdom, thus literally meaning “to love wisdom”. Origin of Philosophy can be traced back to Ancient Egyptian and Indian Civilizations. Even before Greek Philosophy evolved, Indian Philosophy had taken shape and flourished widely. Ancient India, once a commercial hub, had trade connections with many other countries. Ideas and thoughts were also traded and had influenced much in Greek philosophy. Philosophers taught rhetoric, astronomy, cosmology, geometry to their disciples. Their teachings were based on arguments or teachings about any subject in Universe. They have contributed much to the society and their quotes are thought provoking. This book makes a modest attempt to present you with the quotes of Greek Philosophers -Socrates, Thales, Plato, Aristotle, Pythagoras, Anaxagoras, Epicurus, Democritus, Heraclitus, Parmenides, Chrysippus, Antisthenes, Gorgias, Empedocles, Anaximander, Cleanthes, Diogenes, Zeno of Citium, Protagoras, Epictetus, Xenophanes, Zeno of Elea, Theophrastus, Xenocrates, Melissus of Samos and Proclus.
Author : Robert S. Brumbaugh
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1981-06-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780791497791
This is the story of philosophy in ancient and classical Greece. Robert Brumbaugh brings out the intrinsic and current importance in the development of Western philosophy from Thales to Aristotle. He emphasizes the insights and ideas that have proven crucial to later Western thought and reveals the success of the classical thinkers in forming systematic philosophic syntheses. This book is a useful introduction to philosophy. The ancient Greek discoveries led to the major systems used by the West today.
Author : Thomas A. Blackson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781444396089
Ancient Greek Philosophy: From the Presocratics to the Hellenistic Philosophers presents a comprehensive introduction to the philosophers and philosophical traditions that developed in ancient Greece from 585 BC to 529 AD. Provides coverage of the Presocratics through the Hellenistic philosophers Moves beyond traditional textbooks that conclude with Aristotle A uniquely balanced organization of exposition, choice excerpts and commentary, informed by classroom feedback Contextual commentary traces the development of lines of thought through the period, ideal for students new to the discipline Can be used in conjunction with the online resources found at http://tomblackson.com/Ancient/toc.html
Author : David Roochnik
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004-06-18
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1405108622
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.
Author : Friedrich Ueberweg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : HARVARD:AH5DXK
Author : Sophia Macdonald
Publisher : Kuperard
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781857336412
THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU• to appreciate the revolution in thinking brought about by the Ancient Greek philosophers, who sought to make sense of the world through analysis, reasoning and argument• to recognize the key ideas of the most significant philosophers and their contribution to Western thought• to learn about the philosophers’ lives, and their impact on society• to appreciate the value of questioning received wisdom and submitting it to rigorous analysisTo live in the modern world is to owe a debt of gratitude to the Ancient Greeks. Ancient Greece was one of the wellsprings of European civilization, and the Greeks were both the pioneers of rigorous analytical thought and the creators of prose and poetry that speak to us over the centuries.Materialism and idealism form the two major strands of Greek philosophy: thinking about the universe, nature and matter; and thinking about humanity, politics, justice, good and evil, and our relationship with the divine. The Greeks were the first to distinguish between myth and philosophy, and to develop a scientific method of enquiry. In ancient Greece ‘natural philosophers’ studied mathematics, physics, logic, cosmology, medicine, Politics, ethics and aesthetics. Democracy, atoms, copycat killings — the Greeks had opinions on these and many more, and their conclusions have often proved prescient. Cynicism and Stoicism are Greek philosophical schools whose names have passed into common parlance.This lucid introduction to Greek philosophy links important ideas to key personalities and places. It shows the development and movement of people and ideas around the Mediterranean world, from the time of the earliest pre Socratic philosophers, through Pythagoras, Heraclitus, and the Sophists to Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, the Cynics and the Stoics. Written in a clear and engaging style, it is a fascinating account of the major source of Western culture and today’s knowledge-based society.ACCESS THE WORLD'S PHILOSOPHIESSimple Guides: Philosophy is a series of concise introductions to the major philosophies of the world. Written by experts in the field, these accessible guides offer a fascinating account of the rich variety of arguments ideas and systems of thought articulated by different cultures in the attempt to explore and define the nature of reality, and the meaning, purpose and proper conduct of life.The Simple Guides will appeal to analytical thinkers and spiritual seekers alike. Taken together, they provide a basic introduction to the evolution of human thought, and a point of reference for further exploration and discovery. By offering essential insights into the world views of different societies, they also enable travellers to behave in a way that fosters mutual respect and understanding.
Author : David Wolfsdorf
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2008-01-22
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780195327328
Plato's arguments are developed through complex exchanges between literary characters. Consequently, it is questionable that theses can be attributed to the author himself. Wolfsdorf has it that the answer to this dilema lies in transcending the divide and integrating the literary and philosophical dimensions of the texts.