The Greek Philosophers, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alfred William Benn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266448755 ISBN 13: 9780266448754

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

Explore Greek philosophy through a clear, independent lens that connects ideas to their world.

This edition surveys the main streams of ancient thought, from the pre-Socratics to Aristotle, and explains how tradition, debate, and context shaped the development of philosophy.

In these pages, you’ll encounter an author who presents his own course while engaging with major rivals and influences. The work foregrounds Plato, Socrates, the Sophists, and Aristotle, offering a narrative that ties intellectual change to political and cultural life in the Greek world. It aims to illuminate how Greek thought moved from inquiry to system, and how later ideas grew from earlier questions.

• Clear portrait of Plato’s early period and the style behind his dialogues
• Critical discussion of Zeller’s view and Benn’s independent approach
• Connections between philosophy and Greek life, politics, and culture
• Foundations for understanding Aristotle’s ethics, politics, and system

Ideal for readers who want a thoughtful overview that ties ideas to history, context, and ongoing questions in Greek philosophy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266448755
• ISBN 13: 9780266448754
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 440