Ancient Philosophy: A Contemporary Introduction

Ancient Philosophy, Second Edition, by Christopher Shields, expands the coverage of ancient philosophy to include the Hellenistic era, Neoplatonism, and Augustine and Proclus. It provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the philosophy of more than 1,200 years, tracing the connections between periods and individuals while highlighting the unique innovations and dynamics of each. The book offers a structured approach, with brief introductions, sympathetic reviews, and assessments of philosophical positions. It serves as a valuable resource for students of ancient philosophy and will be accompanied by a companion volume of primary source material translated by Shields.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 06 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Traces the important connections between the periods and individuals of more than 1,200 years of philosophical history without losing sight of the novelties and dynamics unique to each.

Expands the coverage of the Presocratics, Sophists, Plato, and Stoicism to highlight Plato's responses to the Sophistic movement in the development of his Theory of Forms.

Includes a valuable companion volume with Shieldss focused translations of the important sources referred to in Ancient Philosophy,Second Edition, making it a comprehensive and accessible resource for students of ancient philosophy.

Retains its helpful structure, with each philosophical position receiving a brief introduction, a sympathetic review of its primary motivations and supporting arguments, and a short assessment inviting readers to evaluate its plausibility.

The result is a book that brings the ancient arguments to life, making the introduction truly contemporary, and continues to serve as both a first stop and a well-visited resource for students of the subject.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367458355
Edition number: 2 ed