- A clear and engaging introduction to ancient Greek philosophy.
- Tells the story of the first philosophers in the West, from Thales to Aristotle.
- Has a strong sense of narrative drive.
- Treats the history of ancient Greek philosophy dialectically, as a conversation in which each thinker responds to and moves beyond his predecessors.
- Argues that the works of the ancients are as valuable today as ever.
Retrieving the Ancients: An Introduction to Greek Philosophy
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Author(s)David Roochnik
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
ISBN / ASIN1405108622
ISBN-139781405108621
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank278,180
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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Retrieving the Ancients tells the story of the first philosophers in the West.