Retrieving the Ancients

Retrieving the Ancients
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Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Total Pages : 248
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ISBN-10 : 1405108622
ISBN-13 : 9781405108621
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Book Synopsis Retrieving the Ancients by : David Roochnik

Download or read book Retrieving the Ancients written by David Roochnik and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2004-06-18 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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