
Knowledge in a Nutshell: Classical Philosophy
The Complete Guide to the Founders of Western Philosophy, Including Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Epicurus
Michael Moore(Author)
Arcturus Editions (Publisher)
Published on 26. November 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-78828-582-7 (ISBN)
Description
Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell explains the key ideas of the great philosophers of antiquity in an accessible, easy-to-understand format.
Each chapter features helpful summaries of the main philosophical concepts and the biographies of both famous and lesser-known classical philosophers - as well as a few words on their relevance today. The book includes a diagram of the "Philosopher's Family Tree," flaps for easy place-keeping, a handy index, and a range of philosophers and schools of thought from the Classical Era, including: - Socrates- Plato
- Aristotle
- Marcus Aurelius
- Pythagoras
- Seneca
ABOUT THE SERIES: The critically-acclaimed Knowledge in a Nutshell series provides accessible and engaging introductions to wide-ranging topics, written by experts in their fields.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
318 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78828-582-7 (9781788285827)
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Michael Moore is a doctoral student in philosophy at the University of Chicago. He specializes in the ideas of Plato and Aristotle and in the works of Epicurus, Plotinus, and Lucretius among others. While his primary concern is philosophy, he enjoys classical poetry, drama, and literature.
Seeking to bring the ideas of the Ancient Greeks and Romans to a wider audience, he runs a blog at www.ancientgreekphilosopher.com\