The Cambridge History of Hellenistic Philosophy - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521616700 ISBN 13: 9780521616706

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

Long neglected and unappreciated, the philosophy of the Greek and Roman worlds--from the last days of Aristotle (c. 320 BC) until 100 B.C.--has over the last decade received a considerable amount of renewed scholarly attention. This history is organized by subject, rather than chronologically or by philosophical school, with sections on logic, epistemology, physics and metaphysics, ethics and politics. Written by specialists, it is intended to be a reference for any student of ancient philosophy. Greek and Latin are used sparingly and always translated in the main text.

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Book Description:

This History is the definitive reference work on the philosophy of the Greek and Roman worlds from the last days of Aristotle (d. 322 BC) until 100 BC. Organised by subject, it includes sections on logic, epistemology, physics and metaphysics, ethics and politics and it presents the vigorous debate between schools which characterised the Hellenistic age. Written by leading experts in the field, the History is intended to be a source of reference for all students of ancient philosophy, of classical antiquity and of philosophy of later periods.

Review:

'... one should simply congratulate the editors, and Cambridge University Press, on bringing it to maturity. It is a fine, and authoritative, work of reference: a report written by specialists, but accessible to any student of philosophy, as well as of its ancient counterpart, or of classics - not least ... for its readability.' The Times Literary Supplement

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0521616700
• ISBN 13: 9780521616706
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 938
• Editor: Algra Keimpe, Barnes Jonathan, Mansfeld Jaap, Schofield Malcolm