Knowledge in a Nutshell: Classical Philosophy (Paperback)

Michael Moore

ISBN 10: 1788283716 / ISBN 13: 9781788283717

Published by Arcturus Publishing Ltd, London, 2018

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Paperback. From Socrates' fascinating discussions of morality and virtue to Pythagoras' attempts to understand the arrangement of the cosmos, the thinkers of the ancient world provided us with an astonishing array of ideas that has helped to shape the modern world.Ranging across Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy from Anaximander to Plotinus, Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell explains important ideas such as Plato's Theory of Forms, Zeno's Paradox, and the Stoicism of Marcus Aurelius.Filled with helpful diagrams and simple summaries of complex theories, this essential introduction brings the great ideas of antiquity to everyone.ABOUT THE SERIES: The critically-acclaimed Knowledge in a Nutshell series provides accessible and engaging introductions to wide-ranging topics, written by experts in their fields. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Knowledge in a Nutshell: Classical Philosophy (Paperback)
• Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1788283716
• ISBN 13: 9781788283717
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell explains the key ideas of the great philosophers of antiquity in an accessible, easy-to-understand format.

Each chapter features helpful summaries of the main philosophical concepts and the biographies of both famous and lesser-known classical philosophers - as well as a few words on their relevance today.

The book includes a diagram of the "Philosopher's Family Tree," flaps for easy place-keeping, a handy index, and a range of philosophers and schools of thought from the Classical Era,

Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Marcus Aurelius
Pythagoras
Seneca
ABOUT THE The critically-acclaimed Knowledge in a Nutshell series provides accessible and engaging introductions to wide-ranging topics, written by experts in their fields.