Ancient Greek Philosophy

From the Presocratics to the Hellenistic Philosophers

Blackson, Thomas A.

1. Edition February 2011
288 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-1-4443-3572-9

John Wiley & Sons

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Ancient Greek Philosophy: From the Presocratics to the Hellenistic Philosophers presents a comprehensive introduction to the philosophers and philosophical traditions that developed in ancient Greece from 585 BC to 529 AD.
* Provides coverage of the Presocratics through the Hellenistic philosophers
* Moves beyond traditional textbooks that conclude with Aristotle
* A uniquely balanced organization of exposition, choice excerpts and commentary, informed by classroom feedback
* Contextual commentary traces the development of lines of thought through the period, ideal for students new to the discipline
* Can be used in conjunction with the online resources found at http://tomblackson.com/Ancient/toc.html

Preface

Acknowledgments.

Text Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part I: The Presocratics

Part II: Socrates

Part III: Plato

Part IV: Aristotle

Part V: Hellenistic Philosophers

References

Index of Passages

General Index

"Thomas Blackson's Ancient Greek Philosophy is an introductory-level overview of philosophy from the Presocratic through the Hellenistic periods. It would serve as an ideal companion for a Survey of Ancient Philosophy course. B.'s prose is lucid and accessible, his interpretations of many of the texts are compelling and interlace nicely, and he provides informative footnotes and annotations. This is a very useful book." (Classical Review, 2012)

"Recommended. Lower-and upper-level undergraduates." (Choice, 1 May 2012) "An ideal introduction to the study of Ancient Greek Philosophy. The beginning student will find Blackson's narrative compelling. The more seasoned scholar will be grateful for the extensively referenced footnotes."
--Gareth B. Matthews, University of Massachusetts/Amherst

Thomas A. Blackson is a member of the Philosophy Faculty in the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at Arizona State University.

T. A. Blackson, Arizona State University, USA