Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy

Ludwig Edelstein (1902-1965) is well-known for his work on the history of anceint medicine and ancient philosophy, and to both of these areas he made contributions of primary importance.

Originally published in 1991, this book focuses on the concept of virtue, and in particular on the virtue of wisdom or knowledge, as it is found in the epic poems of Homer, some tragedies of Sophocles, selected writings of Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoic and Epicurean philosophers.

In studies of early Christian thought, 'philosophy' is often a synonym for 'Platonism', or at most for 'Platonism and Stoicism'.

In studies of early Christian thought, 'philosophy' is often a synonym for 'Platonism', or at most for 'Platonism and Stoicism'.

Collected in this volume are some of the most important articles published on the philosophy of the Greeks before Socrates.

Collected in this volume are some of the most important articles published on the philosophy of the Greeks before Socrates.

The articles in this volume deal with the four major philosophical positions of the presocratic period: The arguments of Parmenides and Zeno against earlier or contemporary pluralist theories The three pluralist responses of Empedocles, Anaxagoras and the early Atomists.

This book, originally published in 1965, discusses the political implication of the spread of science in antiquity.

This book, originally published in 1965, discusses the political implication of the spread of science in antiquity.

This highly anticipated anthology, compiled by noted author and scholar Steven Cahn, presents the seven major works central to any introductory philosophy course in their entirety.

This highly anticipated anthology, compiled by noted author and scholar Steven Cahn, presents the seven major works central to any introductory philosophy course in their entirety.

This survey of the history of Western philosophy, from Thales to Augustine, introduces the central tenets of each philosopher or school within the cultural and historical aspect of the particular time.

This book studies the pilgrimage of the Ancient World in its search for moral truth.

First published in 1991, this book - through the examination of ancient Greek literary, philosophical and legal texts - analyses how the Athenian torture of slaves emerged from and reinforced the concept of truth as something hidden in the human body.

First published in 1991, this book - through the examination of ancient Greek literary, philosophical and legal texts - analyses how the Athenian torture of slaves emerged from and reinforced the concept of truth as something hidden in the human body.

This collection of essays explores the rhetoric and practices surrounding views on life after death and the end of the world, including the fate of the individual, apocalyptic speculation and hope for cosmological renewal, in a wide range of societies from Ancient Mesopotamia to the Byzantine era.

This collection of essays explores the rhetoric and practices surrounding views on life after death and the end of the world, including the fate of the individual, apocalyptic speculation and hope for cosmological renewal, in a wide range of societies from Ancient Mesopotamia to the Byzantine era.

The founder of both American pragmatism and semiotics, Charles Sanders Peirce (1839-1914) is widely regarded as an enormously important and pioneering theorist.

The founder of both American pragmatism and semiotics, Charles Sanders Peirce (1839-1914) is widely regarded as an enormously important and pioneering theorist.

Philostratus is one of the greatest examples of the vitality and inventiveness of the Greek culture of his period, at once a one-man summation of contemporary tastes and interests and a strikingly individual re-inventor of the traditions in which he was steeped.

Philostratus is one of the greatest examples of the vitality and inventiveness of the Greek culture of his period, at once a one-man summation of contemporary tastes and interests and a strikingly individual re-inventor of the traditions in which he was steeped.

The Meaning of Life and the Great Philosophers reveals how great philosophers of the past sought to answer the question of the meaning of life.

The Meaning of Life and the Great Philosophers reveals how great philosophers of the past sought to answer the question of the meaning of life.

Nietzsche is undoubtedly one of the most original and influential thinkers in the history of philosophy.

Nietzsche is undoubtedly one of the most original and influential thinkers in the history of philosophy.

This seventh edition of Philosophic Classics, Volume I: Ancient Philosophy includes essential writings of the most important Greek philosophers, along with selections from some of their Roman followers.

This seventh edition of Philosophic Classics, Volume I: Ancient Philosophy includes essential writings of the most important Greek philosophers, along with selections from some of their Roman followers.

The first account of how Athens invented the notion of ''classical'' tragedy during the later fourth century BC.

This book examines ancient Greek thinking about the probable, hypothetical, and counterfactual across a variety of disciplines (philosophy, science, politics, literature, art).

This book is the first comprehensive treatment of Roman political thought, arguing that Romans engaged in wide-ranging reflections on politics.

This volume provides a systematic guide to Aristotle''s Nicomachean Ethics, a key text of ancient philosophy, and Western philosophy in general.

This book is the first comprehensive treatment of Roman political thought, arguing that Romans engaged in wide-ranging reflections on politics.

This second edition of the Companion has been thoroughly revised and updated with eleven new chapters and a new bibliography.

This second edition of the Companion has been thoroughly revised and updated with eleven new chapters and a new bibliography.

This volume provides a systematic guide to Aristotle''s Nicomachean Ethics, a key text of ancient philosophy, and Western philosophy in general.

The first account of how Athens invented the notion of ''classical'' tragedy during the later fourth century BC.

Examines the engagement of Aristophanes'' Thesmophoriazusae with Parmenidean philosophy to issue a political critique of tragic deception and its effects.

This work re-examines the divisive wisdom in 1 Corinthians and considers the effects of wealth and formal education in Stoicism on the Corinthian church.

Examines the engagement of Aristophanes'' Thesmophoriazusae with Parmenidean philosophy to issue a political critique of tragic deception and its effects.

This long-awaited study of the most enigmatic figure of Greek philosophy reclaims Socrates'' originality.

The third volume of Professor Guthrie''s great history of Greek thought, entitled The Fifth-Century Enlightenment, deals in two parts with the Sophists and Socrates, the key figures in the dramatic and fundamental shift of philosophical interest from the physical universe to man.

The most striking merits of Guthrie''s work are his mastery of a tremendous range of ancient literature and modern scholarship.

This work re-examines the divisive wisdom in 1 Corinthians and considers the effects of wealth and formal education in Stoicism on the Corinthian church.

The third volume of Professor Guthrie''s great history of Greek thought, entitled The Fifth-Century Enlightenment, deals in two parts with the Sophists and Socrates, the key figures in the dramatic and fundamental shift of philosophical interest from the physical universe to man.

The most striking merits of Guthrie''s work are his mastery of a tremendous range of ancient literature and modern scholarship.

A fresh and exciting study of Cicero''s philosophical activities and the enduring interest of his ethical and political thought.

Socratic and Platonic Political Philosophy invites readers to participate in the practices of Socratic and Platonic politics.