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A Sketch Of Ancient Philosophy From Thales To Cicero

A Sketch Of Ancient Philosophy From Thales To Cicero

Mayor, Joseph B.

Hardcover

PhilosophyLiterary CriticismFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1120108519
ISBN13: 9781120108517
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 18 2009
Pages: 270
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Sketch of Ancient Philosophy from Thales to Cicero is a comprehensive overview of the development of philosophy in the ancient world, written by Joseph B. Mayor. The book covers the period from the sixth century BCE, when Thales of Miletus is considered to have founded the first school of philosophy, up to the first century BCE, when Cicero was one of the most prominent philosophers of the Roman Republic. Mayor's book is divided into six chapters, each of which focuses on a specific period or philosopher. The first chapter covers the Presocratic philosophers, including Thales, Anaximander, and Heraclitus, who were concerned with understanding the nature of the universe and the principles that govern it. The second chapter discusses the Sophists, who were more interested in rhetoric and persuasion than in truth or knowledge. The third chapter covers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, who are considered the most important philosophers of the ancient world. Mayor provides a detailed analysis of their ideas and how they shaped the development of philosophy in subsequent centuries. The fourth chapter covers the Hellenistic period, when philosophy became more diverse and specialized, with schools such as Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Skepticism emerging. The fifth chapter discusses the Roman period, when philosophy became more practical and focused on ethics and politics. The final chapter focuses on Cicero, who was a Roman statesman and philosopher, and his contributions to the development of philosophy in the ancient world. Mayor's book provides a comprehensive overview of ancient philosophy, making it an ideal resource for students and scholars of philosophy, history, and classics.A Brief Introduction To The Formal History Of Philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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