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Classical Philosophy: A Contemporary Introduction (Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy)

By Christopher Shields

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2003
ISBN
9780203245682, 9780203468142, 9780415233972, 0203468147, 0415233976, 0415233984, 9780415233989
LCC
B171 .S52 2003
Open Library ID
OL22531168M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1135953 bytes)
Series
Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy
Edition
1
Pages
162\162
Scanned
yes
Time added
2010-10-03 22:52:24

Description

Classical Philosophy is a comprehensive examination of early philosophy from the presocratics through to Aristotle. The aim of the book is to provide an explanation and analysis of the ideas that flourished at this time and considers their relevance both to the historical development of philosophy and to contemporary philosophy today. From these ideas we can see the roots of arguments in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and political philosophy. The book is arranged in four parts by thinker and covers: The Presocratics Socrates Plato Aristotle Christopher Shields' style is inviting, refreshing and ideal for anyone coming to the subject for the first time. He provides a balanced account of the central topics and ideas that emerged from the period and includes helpful further reading and chapter overviews.

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