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Paperback. This 'Oxford Reader' seeks to introduce some of the main philosophical questions first raised by the Greek philosophers of classical antiquity. Selections from the writings of ancient philosophers are interspersed with Terence Irwin's commentary, and occasionally with contributions from modern philosophers, all arranged thematically., Editor(s): Irwin, Terence H. Num Pages: 442 pages, index, further reading. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 660.
This Oxford Reader seeks to introduce some of the main philosophical questions raised by the Greek and Roman philosophers of classical antiquity. Selections from the writings of ancient philosophers are interspersed with Terence Irwin's incisive commentary, and sometimes with contributions from modern philosophers expounding relevant philosophical positions or discussing particular aspects of classical philosophy. The arrangement of the book is thematic, rather than chronological, allowing the reader to focus on philosophical problems and ideas, but a general introduction places philosophers and schools within their historical context. Irwin brings together contributions which shaped debates about knowledge, freedom, ethics, politics, and religious ... Read more
This Oxford Reader seeks to introduce some of the main philosophical questions raised by the Greek and Roman philosophers of classical antiquity. Selections from the writings of ancient philosophers are interspersed with Terence Irwin's incisive commentary, and sometimes with contributions from modern philosophers expounding relevant philosophical positions or discussing particular aspects of classical philosophy. The arrangement of the book is thematic, rather than chronological, allowing the reader to focus on philosophical problems and ideas, but a general introduction places philosophers and schools within their historical context. Irwin brings together contributions which shaped debates about knowledge, freedom, ethics, politics, and religious ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
442
Condition
New
Number of Pages
442
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780192892539
SKU
V9780192892539
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About Irwin
Terence Irwin is Susan Linn Sage Professor of Philosophy at Cornell University. His books include Plato's Ethics (1995), Aristotle's First Principles (1988), Classical Thought (1988), and editions of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics and Plato's Gorgias.
Reviews for Classical Philosophy
The book is overwhelmingly good, and will certainly become a set text in universities throughout the English-speaking world.
Robin Waterfield, The Heythrop Journal,Vol.41, No.4
Irwin ... has the ability to communicate the importance and interest of ancient philosophy for beginners in an accessible and lucid fashion, which is highly informative and deeply thoughtful without being dense.
Robin ... Read more
Robin Waterfield, The Heythrop Journal,Vol.41, No.4
Irwin ... has the ability to communicate the importance and interest of ancient philosophy for beginners in an accessible and lucid fashion, which is highly informative and deeply thoughtful without being dense.
Robin ... Read more