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A Companion to Ancient Philosophy
Contributor(s): Gill, Mary Louise (Editor), Pellegrin, Pierre (Editor)

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ISBN: 063121061X     ISBN-13: 9780631210610
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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Published: December 2005
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A Companion to Ancient Philosophy" provides a comprehensive and current overview of the history of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy from its origins until late antiquity.

This volume of newly contributed papers is distinctive in including contributions from both rising stars and senior scholars, and in integrating what were until recently characterized as two conflicting traditions, analytic and continental. The papers treat central topics in ancient philosophy, such as the problem of sources or the practice of ancient philosophical commentary, and also explore the development of various disciplines, including mathematics, logic, grammar, physics, and medicine, in their relation to ancient philosophy. Each paper informs the reader of the current state of debate concerning its topic, and pushes the dialogue further by expressing the views of its author.

The volume features a lively introduction, bibliographies, chronology, maps, and two indexes, making this book an excellent resource for students and scholars alike. Non-specialists will find this Companion accessible and rewarding, while specialists will be inspired to revisit controversial questions anew.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical
Dewey: 180
LCCN: 2005014100
Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy
Physical Information: 1.94" H x 7.3" W x 9.96" L (3.50 lbs) 832 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region - Greece
- Cultural Region - Italy
Features: Bibliography, Maps
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2006 pg. 2
 
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A Companion to Ancient Philosophy provides a comprehensive and current overview of the history of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy from its origins until late antiquity.
  • Comprises an extensive collection of original essays, featuring contributions from both rising stars and senior scholars of ancient philosophy
  • Integrates analytic and continental traditions
  • Explores the development of various disciplines, such as mathematics, logic, grammar, physics, and medicine, in relation to ancient philosophy
  • Includes an illuminating introduction, bibliography, chronology, maps and an index
 
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