Description: This anthology of readings in Ancient Western philosophy focuses on the writings of the most important Greek philosophers, along with selections from some of their Roman followers, and is designed to be "accessible" to today's readers. Striking a balance between major and minor figures, it features the best available translations of texts--"complete works" or "complete selections of works"--which are both central to each philosopher's thought and are widely accepted as part of the canon. The selections are readable and accessible, while still being faithful to the original. Includes Introductions to each philosopher and an abundance of drawings, diagrams, photographs, and a timeline. BEFORE SOCRATES. The Milesians. Three Solitary Figures. The Eleatics. The Pluralists. Two Sophists. Sources of the Fragments. Two Views of Athens. PLATO. ARISTOTLE. HELLENISTIC AND ROMAN PHILOSOPHY. Epicurus. The Early Stoa: Zeno of Citium and Cleanthes. Epictetus. Lucretius. Marcus Aurelius. Pyrrho and Sextus Empiricus. Plotinus. For anyone interested in Ancient Philosophy.

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