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Roochnik

 
9781405108621: Retrieving the Ancients: An Introduction to Greek Philosophy
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1405108622 ISBN 13 : 9781405108621
Editeur : Wiley-Blackwell, 2004

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l'auteur

David Roochnik is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Boston University. His previous publications Of Art and Wisdom: Plato’s Understanding of Techne (1996) and Beautiful City: The Dialectical Character of Plato’s Republic (2003). In addition to his scholarly work in the field of ancient Greek philosophy, he has also published a short story and has recently completed a novel.

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Éditeur
Wiley-Blackwell
Date d'édition
2004
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1405108622
ISBN 13 
9781405108621
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
248
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Personne responsable
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