Ancient Philosophy

<p><b>A comprehensive yet accessible survey of ancient philosophy, covering Greek, Roman, and early Judeo-Christian philosophy, ideal for introductory courses in the ancient roots of modern worldviews</b></p> <p>Part of the popular Fundamentals of Philosophy series, <i>Ancient Philosophy</i> is an ideal resource for beginning students as well as for advanced students wishing to hone their understanding of the philosophies of the ancient world. Clear and engaging, this book covers a representative selection of major ancient thinkers, movements, and schools of thought, including the Sophists and other significant Presocratics, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Hellenistic philosophy, the Stoics, the Skeptics, and early Judeo-Christian philosophy up to Augustine. Written by a prominent scholar and author in ancient philosophy studies, this book: </p> <ul> <li>Provides an overview of important issues in the study of the philosophies of the ancient world</li> <li>Explores the relevance of the theories of ancient thinkers to the modern world</li> <li>Charts the progression in the ancient world from worldviews based in mythology to systems of thought based on the analysis of evidence</li> <li>Presents up-to-date scholarship as well as historical material from ancient sources</li> <li>Assumes no prior knowledge of philosophy and examines all arguments carefully and sequentially</li> </ul>