Ancient Philosophy (Very Short Introductions) by Julia Annas (Paperback)

The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one, in which the notes of discussion and argument constantly resound. This book introduces ancient debates, engaging us with the ancient developments of their themes. Moving 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.

About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.


Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: History & Surveys
Series Title: Very Short Introductions
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Age Range: Adult
Book theme: Ancient & Classical
Author: Julia Annas
Language: English

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The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one, in which the notes of discussion and argument constantly resound. This book introduces ancient debates, engaging us with the ancient developments of their themes. Moving 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.

About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.


Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: History & Surveys
Series Title: Very Short Introductions
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Age Range: Adult
Book theme: Ancient & Classical
Author: Julia Annas
Language: English

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