Fitzpatrick, Kirk
This is Ancient Philosophy: An Introduction (This is Philosophy)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781119879404
- author:
- Fitzpatrick, Kirk
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15 x 1.8 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, History & Surveys,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ancient Philosophy: An Introduction by Kirk Fitzpatrick provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the major philosophers and foundational concepts of classical antiquity. This book assumes no prior knowledge, using an intuitive narrative style to examine the ideas, influences, and interconnections of key figures such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, alongside philosophical schools like Cynicism, Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Skepticism. Through three parts, Fitzpatrick explores early Greek philosophy, its development over time, and the relationships between different subjects of study. The book is enriched with instructive charts, grids, figures, and a detailed map to illustrate the chronological development of philosophy in ancient Greece.