Greek and Roman Philosophy -- Cambridge Philosophical Studies

Author: (English) David Sedley, United Kingdom / UK
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The Greek and Roman Philosophy offers a wide-ranging introductory review of philosophical studies in the ancient world. The author team, composed of experts, analyzes the development of philosophical thought during this period and evaluates a series of important thinkers, spanning from Pythagoras to Epicurus. Each chapter of the book also focuses on the interactive relationships between philosophical thought and literature, science, and religion, with the final chapter dedicated to describing the broad influence of Greek and Roman philosophy. The book includes charts, a glossary of terms, and a recommended reading list, making it a very convenient and practical guide to the history of ancient philosophy.