""A Sketch of Ancient Philosophy from Thales to Cicero"" is a comprehensive and concise overview of the development of philosophy in ancient Greece and Rome. The book is written by Joseph B. Mayor, a renowned scholar of classical philosophy, and provides a detailed account of the major philosophical movements and thinkers from the pre-Socratic philosophers to the Stoics.The book begins with an introduction to the historical and cultural context of ancient Greece and Rome, and then proceeds to examine the philosophical ideas ...
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""A Sketch of Ancient Philosophy from Thales to Cicero"" is a comprehensive and concise overview of the development of philosophy in ancient Greece and Rome. The book is written by Joseph B. Mayor, a renowned scholar of classical philosophy, and provides a detailed account of the major philosophical movements and thinkers from the pre-Socratic philosophers to the Stoics.The book begins with an introduction to the historical and cultural context of ancient Greece and Rome, and then proceeds to examine the philosophical ideas of Thales, Anaximander, Heraclitus, Parmenides, and other pre-Socratic philosophers. Mayor then discusses the contributions of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle to the development of philosophy, as well as the ideas of the Epicureans, the Skeptics, and the Stoics.Throughout the book, Mayor emphasizes the importance of understanding the philosophical ideas of the ancient Greeks and Romans in their historical context, and provides insightful commentary on the relevance of these ideas to contemporary philosophical debates. The book is written in clear and accessible language, making it an ideal introduction to ancient philosophy for students and general readers alike.A Brief Introduction To The Formal History Of Philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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