Retrieving the Ancients tells the story of the first philosophers in the West.
A clear and engaging introduction to ancient Greek philosophy.
Tells the story of the first philosophers in the West, from Thales to Aristotle.
Has a strong sense of narrative drive.
Treats the history of ancient Greek philosophy dialectically, as a conversation in which each thinker responds to and moves beyond his predecessors.
Argues that the works of the ancients are as valuable today as ever.
About author(s): David Roochnik is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Boston University.
His previous publications Of Art and Wisdom: Plato's Understanding of Techne (1996) and Beautiful City: The Dialectical Character of Plato's Republic (2003).
In addition to his scholarly work in the field of ancient Greek philosophy, he has also published a short story and has recently completed a novel.
| Author(s) | David |
|---|---|
| Wisdom | Platos |
| City | The |
Wiley-blackwell Retrieving the ancients: an introduction to greek philosophy, paperback/david roochnik
