1 option
Knowledge in a Nutshell: Classical Philosophy : The complete guide to the founders of western philosophy, including Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Epicurus
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Michael Moore
- Series:
- Knowledge in a Nutshell
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Philosophy, Ancient.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (240 p.) ill
- Place of Publication:
- Arcturus
- Summary:
- From Socrates' fascinating discussions of morality and virtue to Pythagoras' attempts to understand the arrangement of the cosmos, the thinkers of the ancient world provided us with an astonishing array of ideas that has helped to shape the modern world.Ranging across Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy from Anaximander to Plotinus, Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell explains important ideas such as Plato's Theory of Forms, Zeno's Paradox, and the Stoicism of Marcus Aurelius.Filled with helpful diagrams and simple summaries of complex theories, this essential introduction brings the great ideas of antiquity to everyone.
- ISBN:
- 9781789504293
- 1789504295
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.