Julia Annas Ancient Philosophy (Paperback) Very Short Introductions

Further DetailsTitle: Ancient PhilosophyCondition: NewFormat: PaperbackISBN-10: 0198805888EAN: 9780198805885ISBN: 9780198805885Publisher: Oxford University PressRelease Date: 11/23/2023Description: Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one. Julia Annas gives a succinct account of ancient Greco-Roman philosophy, emphasizing its freshness and variety of themes, and its approach of lively discussion and argument. Getting away from the presentation of ancient philosophy as a succession of Great Thinkers, the book gives readers a sense of the freshness and liveliness of ancient philosophy, and of its wide variety of themes and styles.This new edition has been fully updated to reflect updates in the field, with new illustrations and up to date further reading to allow further exploration of the field. The text has been expanded and modernized to be more comprehensive and accessible to the general reader, as well as exploring the relation of the tradition of ancient Greco-Roman philosophy to other traditions and to us.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: GBItem Height: 174mmItem Length: 110mmItem Width: 8mmAuthor: Julia AnnasGenre: HistoryTopic: Ancient History, Philosophy & SpiritualityBook Series: Very Short IntroductionsItem Weight: 122gSubtitle: A Very Short IntroductionRelease Year: 2023

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