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Ancient philosophy : a beginner's guide

Prior, William J.2016
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Before Socrates, philosophers sought explanations for naturally-occurring phenomena from earthquakes and eclipses to the existence of the entire cosmos. But the Socratic era saw a great shift towards questions much closer to the human experience. Philosophers became concerned with life and how to live it, the nature of knowledge and reality, the soul and its relation to the body, and the place of human beings in the universe. Ancient philosophy expert William J. Prior elegantly guides readers through philosophy's formative years, from the pre-Socratic to the Stoic and Epicurean schools.
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Imprint:
London : Oneworld, 2016.
Collation:
xvii, 190 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781780743417 (pbk)
Dewey class:
180
LC class:
B111
Language:
English
BRN:
1434684
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