Introduction to Ancient Philosophy
- ISBN-10
- 1315502674
- ISBN-13
- 9781315502670
- Category
- Philosophy
- Pages
- 224
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-07-01
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Don E. Marietta Jr.
Description
This survey of the history of Western philosophy, from Thales to Augustine, introduces the central tenets of each philosopher or school within the cultural and historical aspect of the particular time. Topics covered include metaphysics, ethics and politics, and Epicureanism.
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