Greek Philosophers
Greek Philosophers by William K. Guthrie offers a concise survey of the significant period of Greek philosophy, spanning from Thales to Aristotle. Published by Harper Collins on April 13, 1960, this edition contains 176 pages and is presented in English. The book aims to explain the ideas of Plato and Aristotle by examining their predecessors, providing a clear understanding of the Greek philosophical landscape without requiring prior knowledge of Greek or classical studies.
Readers will find that this work combines comprehensiveness with brevity, making it accessible to both general readers and those pursuing more specialized studies in philosophy. The text delves into the characteristic features of the Greek way of thinking and their outlook on the world, offering valuable insights into the foundational ideas that shaped Western thought. This edition serves as an informative resource for anyone interested in the evolution of philosophical thought during this pivotal era.
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W.K.C. Guthrie has written a survey of the great age of Greek philosophy—from Thales to Aristotle—which combines comprehensiveness with brevity. Without pre-supposing a knowledge of Greek or the Classics, he sets out to explain the ideas of Plato and Aristotle in the light of their predecessors rather than their successors, and to describe the characteristic features of the Greek way of thinking and outlook on the world. Thus The Greek Philosophers provides excellent background material for the general reader—as well as providing a firm basis for specialist studies.
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