9781780743417 - Ancient Philosophy: A Beginner's Guide de Prior, William J. (22 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Philosophers didn't always busy themselves with life's big questions. The earliest ancient philosophers were primarily concerned with the world of nature, including phenomena such as earthquakes and eclipses. But one enigmatic Greek named Socrates began to explore abstract ideas about human existence. What makes us happy? What is the nature of the soul? And what is our purpose in this universe?Professor William Prior elegantly guides readers through philosophy's formative years and key ancient texts. Organised into four themes - nature, reality, the soul and ethics - Ancient Philosophy: A Beginner's Guide is a lively introduction to the great thinkers who still send our minds reeling today.

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Before Socrates, philosophers sought explanations for naturally-occurring phenomena from earthquakes and eclipses to the existence of the entire cosmos. But the Socratic era saw a great shift towards questions much closer to the human experience. Philosophers became concerned with life and how to live it, the nature of knowledge and reality, the soul and its relation to the body, and the place of human beings in the universe. Ancient philosophy expert, William J. Prior elegantly guides readers through philosophy's formative years, from the pre-Socratic to the Stoic and Epicurean schools. Combining a general discussion of movements with analysis of key passages from ancient texts, it is an enthralling insight into the evolution of philosophy and how the great thinkers of centuries gone by can still send our minds reeling today. For students and interested readers alike, this is the ideal introduction, opening the door to the philosophy's classic works and fascinating in its own right. A lively introduction to ancient philosophy and the questions that still send our minds reeling today Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condición: New - Acceptable. William J Prior introduces ancient philosophy, from the Pre-Socratics to Marcus Aurelius, through discussion of the main issues raised by Socrates, but debated before and after him: the good life, knowledge and reality, the soul, and God and the cosmos. Off-mint.

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Condición: New. A lively introduction to ancient philosophy and the questions that still send our minds reeling today Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 19. Weight in Grams: 160. . 2016. Paperback. . . . .

Condición: New. A lively introduction to ancient philosophy and the questions that still send our minds reeling today Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 19. Weight in Grams: 160. . 2016. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Before Socrates, philosophers sought explanations for naturally-occurring phenomena from earthquakes and eclipses to the existence of the entire cosmos. But the Socratic era saw a great shift towards questions much closer to the human experience. Philosophers became concerned with life and how to live it, the nature of knowledge and reality, the soul and its relation to the body, and the place of human beings in the universe. Ancient philosophy expert, William J. Prior elegantly guides readers through philosophy's formative years, from the pre-Socratic to the Stoic and Epicurean schools. Combining a general discussion of movements with analysis of key passages from ancient texts, it is an enthralling insight into the evolution of philosophy and how the great thinkers of centuries gone by can still send our minds reeling today. For students and interested readers alike, this is the ideal introduction, opening the door to the philosophy's classic works and fascinating in its own right. A lively introduction to ancient philosophy and the questions that still send our minds reeling today Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Before Socrates, philosophers sought explanations for naturally-occurring phenomena from earthquakes and eclipses to the existence of the entire cosmos. But the Socratic era saw a great shift towards questions much closer to the human experience. Philosophers became concerned with life and how to live it, the nature of knowledge and reality, the soul and its relation to the body, and the place of human beings in the universe. Ancient philosophy expert, William J. Prior elegantly guides readers through philosophy's formative years, from the pre-Socratic to the Stoic and Epicurean schools. Combining a general discussion of movements with analysis of key passages from ancient texts, it is an enthralling insight into the evolution of philosophy and how the great thinkers of centuries gone by can still send our minds reeling today. For students and interested readers alike, this is the ideal introduction, opening the door to the philosophy's classic works and fascinating in its own right. A lively introduction to ancient philosophy and the questions that still send our minds reeling today Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Condición: New. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnWilliam J. Prior is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Santa Clara University in California. His research interests also include ethical theory, Wittgenstein and the history of skepticism. He is the author of Vi.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Philosophers didn¿t always busy themselves with life¿s big questions. The earliest ancient philosophers were primarily concerned with the world of nature, including phenomena such as earthquakes and eclipses. But one enigmatic Greek named Socrates began to explore abstract ideas about human existence. What makes us happy What is the nature of the soul And what is our purpose in this universe.

Paperback. Condición: New. Philosophers didn't always busy themselves with life's big questions. The earliest ancient philosophers were primarily concerned with the world of nature, including phenomena such as earthquakes and eclipses. But one enigmatic Greek named Socrates began to explore abstract ideas about human existence. What makes us happy? What is the nature of the soul? And what is our purpose in this universe?Professor William Prior elegantly guides readers through philosophy's formative years and key ancient texts. Organised into four themes - nature, reality, the soul and ethics - Ancient Philosophy: A Beginner's Guide is a lively introduction to the great thinkers who still send our minds reeling today.