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A lively introduction to ancient philosophy and the questions that still send our minds reeling today 

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Before Socrates, philosophers sought explanations for naturally-occurring phenomena from earthquakes and eclipses to the existence of the entire cosmos. But the Socratic era saw a great shift towards questions much closer to the human experience. Philosophers became concerned with life and how to live it, the nature of knowledge and reality, the soul and its relation to the body, and the place of human beings in the universe. Ancient philosophy expert, William J. Prior elegantly guides readers through philosophy's formative years, from the pre-Socratic to the Stoic and Epicurean schools. Combining a general discussion of movements with analysis of key passages from ancient texts, it is an enthralling insight into the evolution of philosophy and how the great thinkers of centuries gone by can still send our minds reeling today. For students and interested readers alike, this is the ideal introduction, opening the door to the philosophy's classic works and fascinating in its own right.

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An introduction to ancient philosophy by way of Socrates, which requires no foreknowledge.

Author Biography

William J. Prior is Professor of Philosophy at Santa Clara University in California. Aside from ancient philosophy, he is also particularly interested in ethical theory, the history of skepticism and the philosophy of Wittgenstein. His previous books include Virtue and Knowledge: An Introduction to Ancient Greek Ethics.

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"This is an excellent introduction…  Prior enables the student to appreciate the conversation that is Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy." -- Hugh Benson, Samuel Roberts Noble Presidential Professor of Philosophy, University of OklahomaThis beautifully written little book draws the reader in with perplexity and wonder." -- Nicholas D. Smith, Professor of Humanities Departments of Classics and Philosophy, Lewis & Clark College"Lucid and lively - this book is a really excellent and user-friendly starting-point for the exploration of the riches of ancient philosophy." -- George Boys-Stones, Professor of Ancient Philosophy, University of Durham

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An introduction to ancient philosophy by way of Socrates, the man who called philosophy down from the heavens and brought it into our homes

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"This is an excellent introduction... Prior enables the student to appreciate the conversation that is Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy."

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An introduction to ancient philosophy by way of Socrates, the man who called philosophy down from the heavens and brought it into our homes

Details ISBN1780743416 Author William J. Prior Short Title ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY Pages 208 Language English ISBN-10 1780743416 ISBN-13 9781780743417 Media Book Format Paperback Series Beginner's Guides Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-04-21 Imprint Oneworld Publications Subtitle A Beginner's Guide Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom UK Release Date 2016-04-21 NZ Release Date 2016-04-21 Publisher Oneworld Publications DEWEY 180 Audience General AU Release Date 2016-06-21 We've got this

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