Hellenistic Philosophy of Mind is an elegant survey of
Stoic and Epicurean ideas about the soul-an introduction to two
ancient schools whose belief in the soul's physicality offer
compelling ...parallels to modern approaches in the philosophy of
mind. Annas incorporates recent thinking on Hellenistic philosophy
of mind so lucidly and authoritatively that specialists and
nonspecialists alike will find her book rewarding. In part, the
Hellenistic epoch was a "scientific" period that broke with
tradition in ways that have an affinity with the modern shift from
the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to the present day.
Hellenistic philosophy of the soul, Annas argues, is in fact a
philosophy of mind, especially in the treatment of such topics as
perception, thought, and action.
Plato's ideas on reason, justice, and religion have had profound impact on Western philosophy and politics. This title collects some of his most celebrated writings, including his iconic work The ...Republic. These Ancient Greek dialogues are written as conversations between Plato's mentor Socrates and various Athenian citizens, covering vast range of topics including the construction of communities, immortality of the soul, temperance, rhetoric and virtue. His writings have been studied for hundreds of years and yet remain strikingly pertinent in the modern world.
Gregory Vlastos (1907-1991) was one of the twentieth century's
most influential scholars of ancient philosophy. Over a span of
more than fifty years, he published essays and book reviews that
...established his place as a leading authority on early Greek
philosophy. The two volumes that comprise Studies in Greek
Philosophy include nearly forty contributions by this acknowledged
master of the philosophical essay. Many of these pieces are now
considered to be classics in the field. Perhaps more than any other
modern scholar, Gregory Vlastos was responsible for raising
standards of research, analysis, and exposition in classical
philosophy to new levels of excellence. His essays have served as
paradigms of scholarship for several generations. Available for the
first time in a comprehensive collection, these contributions
reveal the author's ability to combine the skills of a philosopher,
philologist, and historian of ideas in addressing some of the most
difficult problems of ancient philosophy. Volume I collects
Vlastos's essays on Presocratic philosophy. Wide-ranging concept
studies link Greek science, religion, and politics with philosophy.
Individual studies illuminate the thought of major philosophers
such as Heraclitus, Parmenides, Anaxagoras, and Democritus. A
magisterial series of studies on Zeno of Elea reveals the author's
power in source criticism and logical analysis. Volume II contains
essays on the thought of Socrates, Plato, and later thinkers and
essays dealing with ethical, social, and political issues as well
as metaphysics, science, and the foundations of mathematics.
Gregory Vlastos (1907-1991) was one of the twentieth century's
most influential scholars of ancient philosophy. Over a span of
more than fifty years, he published essays and book reviews that
...established his place as a leading authority on early Greek
philosophy. The two volumes that comprise Studies in Greek
Philosophy include nearly forty contributions by this acknowledged
master of the philosophical essay. Many of these pieces are now
considered to be classics in the field. Perhaps more than any other
modern scholar, Gregory Vlastos was responsible for raising
standards of research, analysis, and exposition in classical
philosophy to new levels of excellence. His essays have served as
paradigms of scholarship for several generations. Available for the
first time in a comprehensive collection, these contributions
reveal the author's ability to combine the skills of a philosopher,
philologist, and historian of ideas in addressing some of the most
difficult problems of ancient philosophy. Volume I collects
Vlastos's essays on Presocratic philosophy. Wide-ranging concept
studies link Greek science, religion, and politics with philosophy.
Individual studies illuminate the thought of major philosophers
such as Heraclitus, Parmenides, Anaxagoras, and Democritus. A
magisterial series of studies on Zeno of Elea reveals the author's
power in source criticism and logical analysis. Volume II contains
essays on the thought of Socrates, Plato, and later thinkers and
essays dealing with ethical, social, and political issues as well
as metaphysics, science, and the foundations of mathematics.
This book challenges several widespread views concerning Aristotle's methods and practices of scientific and philosophical research. Taking central topics in psychology, zoology, astronomy and ...politics, Professor Lloyd explores generally unrecognised tensions between Aristotle's deeply held a priori convictions and his remarkable empirical honesty in the face of complexities in the data or perceived difficult or exceptional cases. The picture that emerges of Aristotle's actual engagement in scientific research and of his own reflections on that research is substantially more complex than is usually allowed.
Difficult philosophy made easy. The universe and our place in it, the meaning of life, the nature of justice and the good society, and the powers of reason. All these topics explored, questioned, and ...explained. Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Stoicism, Skepticism, Cynicism, Continental philosophy, ethics, government and governing, virtue, love, life, and death. Heidegger, Husserl, Merleau-Ponty, Derrida, Bertrand Russell, and Michel Foucault…. From famous figures in the history of philosophy to the deepest questions of religion to the relationship between knowledge and power, The Handy Western Philosophy Answer Book: The Ancient Greek Influence on Modern Understanding makes esoteric ideas and the jumble of names easy to understand, enriching readers' lives and answering the question, What does philosophy have to teach us about life and society? Today many people experience a loss of trust in government and organized religion. There's increased social isolation and a rise in insult politics. Seeking an alternative, some have experimented with new forms of politics, social organization, and spirituality. All these developments have led to a great deal of confusion and puzzlement. Who and what can we believe, and how can we know it is correct? From its beginning, philosophy was conceived as a conversation or dialogue, and The Handy Western Philosophy Answer Book raises and offers answers to questions like these … * What is philosophy? * What is metaphysics? * What is logic? * How is ethics different than morality? * How did Pre-Socratic philosophy get started? * What is the arrow paradox? * Who was Pythagoras? * How did Stoicism inspire modern cognitive psychotherapy? * Who was the founder of Western philosophy? * What is a harmonic sequence in music? * What are the four cardinal virtues? * Was pederasty condoned in ancient Greece? * How, according to Plato, is philosophy like making love? * What are the three parts of the soul? * How does democracy degenerate into tyranny? * What is the history of Alexander the Great's military campaigns? * How did Alexander the Great change the course of the history of philosophy? * What did Aristotle say about the social nature of human beings? * What is Aristotle's conception of the soul? * What is the soul of a plant? * What is virtue? * What is an emotion? * Why do we need friends? * Why did Aristotle believe that the state has a responsibility to educate its citizens? * What did Aristotle think about money? * What is the meaning and origin of the Serenity Prayer? * What impact did the Epicureans have on the modern world? * What was the museum of Alexandria? * How did Stoicism inspire modern cognitive psychotherapy? * What is the problem with the sentence "The present king of France is bald"? * What is the postmodern condition? Philosophy is the pursuit of answers to big questions about the purpose of life, death, and existence. Philosophy is about how to reason and find the answers for yourself. Philosophy is a puzzle. You collect clues. You make connections. The Handy Western Philosophy Answer Book is a perfect companion for anyone seeking wider truths and happiness. It is an informative, accessible, easy-to-understand guide to the big questions about living. With more than 120 photos and graphics, it is richly illustrated. Plus, its helpful bibliography, glossary of terms, and extensive index add to its usefulness.
This book offers the first extended study published in English on the Hippocratic treatise On Regimen, one of the most important pre-Platonic documents of the discussion of human nature and other ...topics at the intersection of ancient medicine and philosophy.
An original and provocative book that illuminates the origins of philosophy in ancient Greece by revealing the surprising early meanings of the word philosopher
Calling Philosophers Names provides a ...groundbreaking account of the origins of the term philosophos or philosopher in ancient Greece. Tracing the evolution of the word's meaning over its first two centuries, Christopher Moore shows how it first referred to aspiring political sages and advice-givers, then to avid conversationalists about virtue, and finally to investigators who focused on the scope and conditions of those conversations. Questioning the familiar view that philosophers from the beginning loved wisdom or merely cultivated their intellect, Moore shows that they were instead mocked as laughably unrealistic for thinking that their incessant talking and study would earn them social status or political and moral authority.
Taking a new approach to the history of early Greek philosophy, Calling Philosophers Names seeks to understand who were called philosophoi or philosophers and why, and how the use of and reflections on the word contributed to the rise of a discipline. Drawing on a wide range of evidence, the book demonstrates that a word that began in part as a wry reference to a far-flung political bloc came, hardly a century later, to mean a life of determined self-improvement based on research, reflection, and deliberation. Early philosophy dedicated itself to justifying its own dubious-seeming enterprise. And this original impulse to seek legitimacy holds novel implications for understanding the history of the discipline and its influence.
