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Voices of Ancient Philosophy
Julia Annas
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Description for Voices of Ancient Philosophy
paperback. This topically organized collection is intended as an introduction to the many varied voices of ancient philosophy that involves the reader directly in the issues. Rather than proceeding chronologically, the student engages with a variety of contributions to issues of continuing relevance. Num Pages: 478 pages, 11 halftones. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 777.
This topically organized collection is intended as an introduction to the many varied voices of ancient philosophy that involves the reader directly in the issues. Rather than proceeding chronologically through different systems, the student engages with a variety of contributions to issues of continuing relevance. A wide diversity of areas, methods, and traditions is presented in a way that recaptures their original freshness. Annas provides substantial commentary on the reading that uncovers the main lines of argument and encourages students to think about problems. In addition she includes biographical sketches of the thinkers, a chronological timeline, and short discussions of ... Read more
This topically organized collection is intended as an introduction to the many varied voices of ancient philosophy that involves the reader directly in the issues. Rather than proceeding chronologically through different systems, the student engages with a variety of contributions to issues of continuing relevance. A wide diversity of areas, methods, and traditions is presented in a way that recaptures their original freshness. Annas provides substantial commentary on the reading that uncovers the main lines of argument and encourages students to think about problems. In addition she includes biographical sketches of the thinkers, a chronological timeline, and short discussions of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
478
Condition
New
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195126952
SKU
V9780195126952
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About Julia Annas
Julia Annas is Regents Professor of Philosophy at the University of Arizona.
Reviews for Voices of Ancient Philosophy
"A provocative selection of readings. I am highly impressed. And at a price affordable to the student!"
Wendy C. Hamblet, California State University, Stanislaus "It is a pleasure to see an introductory reader on ancient philosophy organized around key philosophical problems. An excellent selection of topics and readings."
David Bowen, University of North Florida
Wendy C. Hamblet, California State University, Stanislaus "It is a pleasure to see an introductory reader on ancient philosophy organized around key philosophical problems. An excellent selection of topics and readings."
David Bowen, University of North Florida