Retrieving the Ancients: An Introduction to Greek Philosophy

ISBN: 978-1-4051-0862-1

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248 pages

June 2004, Wiley-Blackwell

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Retrieving the Ancients tells the story of the first philosophers in the West.

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.