Retrieving the Ancients
Download or Read eBook Retrieving the Ancients PDF 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.
| Author | : David Roochnik |
| Publisher | : Wiley-Blackwell |
| Total Pages | : 248 |
| Release | : 2004-06-18 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1405108622 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781405108621 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Retrieving the Ancients by : David Roochnik
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.
