Overview
Classical Philosophy is the first of a series of books in which Peter Adamson aims ultimately to present a complete history of philosophy, more thoroughly but also more enjoyably than ever before. In short, lively chapters, based on the popular History of Philosophy podcast, he offers an accessible, humorous, and detailed look at the emergence of philosophy with the Presocratics, the probing questions of Socrates, and the first full flowering ofphilosophy with the dialogues of Plato and the treatises of Aristotle. The story is told 'without any gaps', discussing not only such major figures but also less commonly discussed topics. This full coverage allowsAdamson to tackle ancient discussions in all areas of philosophy, including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of language, philosophy of science, ethics and politics. This is a new kind of history which will bring philosophy to life for all readers, including those coming to the subject for the first time.
- | Author: Peter Adamson
- | Publisher: Oxford University Press
- | Publication Date: May 10, 2016
- | Number of Pages: 368 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback/Philosophy
- | ISBN-10: 019876703X
- | ISBN-13: 9780198767039
