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Plato's Exceptional City, Love, and Philosopher (Hardcover): Nickolas Pappas Plato's Exceptional City, Love, and Philosopher (Hardcover)
Nickolas Pappas
R4,488 Discovery Miles 44 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book reconnoiters the appearances of the exceptional in Plato: as erotic desire (in the Symposium and Phaedrus), as the good city (Republic), and as the philosopher (Ion, Theaetetus, Sophist, Statesman). It offers fresh and sometimes radical interpretations of these dialogues. Those exceptional elements of experience - love, city, philosopher - do not escape embodiment but rather occupy the same world that contains lamentable versions of each. Thus Pappas is depicting the philosophical ambition to intensify the concepts and experiences one normally thinks with. His investigations point beyond the fates of these particular exceptions to broader conclusions about Plato's world. Plato's Exceptional City, Love, and Philosopher will be of interest to any readers of Plato, and of ancient philosophy more broadly.

Proclus and the Chaldean Oracles - A Study on Proclean Exegesis, with a Translation and Commentary of Proclus' Treatise On... Proclus and the Chaldean Oracles - A Study on Proclean Exegesis, with a Translation and Commentary of Proclus' Treatise On Chaldean Philosophy (Hardcover)
Nicola Spanu
R4,495 Discovery Miles 44 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume examines the discussion of the Chaldean Oracles in the work of Proclus, as well as offering a translation and commentary of Proclus' Treatise On Chaldean Philosophy. Spanu assesses whether Proclus' exegesis of the Chaldean Oracles can be used by modern research to better clarify the content of Chaldean doctrine or must instead be abandoned because it represents a substantial misinterpretation of originary Chaldean teachings. The volume is augmented by Proclus' Greek text, with English translation and commentary. Proclus and the Chaldean Oracles will be of interest to researchers working on Neoplatonism, Proclus and theurgy in the ancient world.

Early Greek Thought - Three Studies (Hardcover): E. Hofmann, J.W. Beardslee, O. Johrens Early Greek Thought - Three Studies (Hardcover)
E. Hofmann, J.W. Beardslee, O. Johrens
R3,672 Discovery Miles 36 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Originally compiled and published in 1922, this volume contains three studies on Early Greek Thought: E. Hofmann's Qua Ratione; J. W. Beardslee's Fifth-Century Greek Literature; and O. JOhrens's Die Fragmente des Anaxagoras.

Aristotle: Nicomachean Ethics, Books VIII and IX (Hardcover, New Ed): Aristotle Aristotle: Nicomachean Ethics, Books VIII and IX (Hardcover, New Ed)
Aristotle; Edited by Michael Pakaluk
R4,102 Discovery Miles 41 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Michael Pakaluk presents the first systematic study in English of Books VIII and IX of Aristotle's masterpiece of moral philosophy, the Nicomachean Ethics; these books comprise one of the most famous of all discussions of friendship. Pakaluk accompanies his fresh and accurate translation with a philosophical commentary which unfolds lucidly the various arguments in the text, assuming no knowledge of Greek on the part of the reader.

Marcus Aurelius (Hardcover): John Sellars Marcus Aurelius (Hardcover)
John Sellars
R4,464 Discovery Miles 44 640 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In this new study, John Sellars offers a fresh examination of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations as a work of philosophy by placing it against the background of the tradition of Stoic philosophy to which Marcus was committed. The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius is a perennial bestseller, attracting countless readers drawn to its unique mix of philosophical reflection and practical advice. The emperor is usually placed alongside Seneca and Epictetus as one of three great Roman Stoic authors, but he wears his philosophy lightly, not feeling the need to state explicitly the ideas standing behind the reflections that he was writing for himself. As a consequence, his standing as a philosopher has often been questioned. Challenging claims that Marcus Aurelius was merely an eclectic thinker, that the Meditations do not fit the model of a work of philosophy, that there are no arguments in the work, and that it only contains superficial moral advice, Sellars shows that he was in constant dialogue with his Stoic predecessors, engaging with themes drawn from all three parts of Stoicism: logic, physics, and ethics. The image of Marcus Aurelius that emerges is of a committed Stoic, engaging with a wide range of philosophical topics, motivated by the desire to live a good life. This volume will be of interest to scholars and students of both Classics and Philosophy.

The Routledge Handbook of Hellenistic Philosophy (Hardcover): Kelly Arenson The Routledge Handbook of Hellenistic Philosophy (Hardcover)
Kelly Arenson
R7,071 Discovery Miles 70 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Hellenistic philosophy concerns the thought of the Epicureans, Stoics, and Skeptics, the most influential philosophical groups in the era between the death of Alexander the Great (323 BCE) and the defeat of the last Greek stronghold in the ancient world (31 BCE). The Routledge Handbook of Hellenistic Philosophy provides accessible yet rigorous introductions to the theories of knowledge, ethics, and physics belonging to each of the three schools, explores the fascinating ways in which interschool rivalries shaped the philosophies of the era, and offers unique insight into the relevance of Hellenistic views to issues today, such as environmental ethics, consumerism, and bioethics. Eleven countries are represented among the Handbook's 35 authors, whose chapters were written specifically for this volume and are organized thematically into six sections: The people, history, and methods of Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Skepticism. Earlier philosophical influences on Hellenistic thought, such as Aristotle, Socrates, and Presocratics. The soul, perception, and knowledge. God, fate, and the primary principles of nature and the universe. Ethics, political theory, society, and community. Hellenistic philosophy's relevance to contemporary life. Spanning from the ancient past to the present, this Handbook aims to show that Hellenistic philosophy has much to offer all thinking people of the twenty-first century.

Philoponus - On Aristotle Posterior Analytics 2 (Hardcover): Owen Goldin Philoponus - On Aristotle Posterior Analytics 2 (Hardcover)
Owen Goldin
R4,955 Discovery Miles 49 550 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The" Posterior Analytics" contains Aristotle's Philosophy of Science. In Book 2, Aristotle asks how the scientist discovers what sort of loss of light constitutes lunar eclipse. The scientist has to discover that the moon's darkening is due to the earth's shadow. Once that defining explanation is known the scientist possesses the full scientific concept of lunar eclipse and can use it to explain other necessary features of the phenomenon. The present commentary, arguably misascribed to Philoponus, offers some interpretations of Aristotle that are unfamiliar nowadays. For example, the scientific concept of a human is acquired from observing particular humans and repeatedly receiving impressions in the sense image or percept and later in the imagination. The impressions received are not only of particular distinctive characteristics, like paleness, but also of universal human characteristics, like rationality. Perception can thus in a sense apprehend universal qualities in the individual as well as particular ones.

Greek Popular Religion in Greek Philosophy (Hardcover): Jon Mikalson Greek Popular Religion in Greek Philosophy (Hardcover)
Jon Mikalson
R3,747 Discovery Miles 37 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Jon D. Mikalson examines how Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and other Greek philosophers described, interpreted, criticized, and utilized the components and concepts of the religion of the people of their time - practices such as sacrifice, prayer, dedications, and divination. The chief concepts involved are those of piety and impiety, and after a thorough analysis of the philosophical texts Mikalson offers a refined definition of Greek piety, dividing it into its two constituent elements of proper respect' for the gods and religious correctness'. He concludes with a demonstration of the benevolence of the gods in the philosophical tradition, linking it to the expectation of that benevolence evinced by popular religion.

Glossae in Martianum (Hardcover): Dunchad, , Glossae in Martianum (Hardcover)
Dunchad, ,; Edited by Cora E. Lutz
R618 Discovery Miles 6 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Dictionnaire Universel Des Synonymes De La Langue Francaise (French, Paperback): Francois Pierre Guilaume Guizot Dictionnaire Universel Des Synonymes De La Langue Francaise (French, Paperback)
Francois Pierre Guilaume Guizot
R639 Discovery Miles 6 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Skepticism in Philosophy - A Comprehensive, Historical Introduction (Hardcover): Henrik Lagerlund Skepticism in Philosophy - A Comprehensive, Historical Introduction (Hardcover)
Henrik Lagerlund
R4,488 Discovery Miles 44 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this book, Henrik Lagerlund offers students, researchers, and advanced general readers the first complete history of what is perhaps the most famous of all philosophical problems: skepticism. As the first of its kind, the book traces the influence of philosophical skepticism from its roots in the Hellenistic schools of Pyrrhonism and the Middle Academy up to its impact inside and outside of philosophy today. Along the way, the book covers skepticism during the Latin, Arabic, and Greek Middle Ages and during the Renaissance before moving on to cover Descartes' methodological skepticism and Pierre Bayle's super-skepticism in the seventeenth century. In the eighteenth century, it deals with Humean skepticism and the anti-skepticism of Reid, Shepherd, and Kant, taking care to also include reflections on the connections between idealism and skepticism (including skepticism in German idealism after Kant). The book covers similar themes in a chapter on G.E. Moore and Ludwig Wittgenstein, and then ends its historical overview with a chapter on skepticism in contemporary philosophy. In the final chapter, Lagerlund captures some of skepticism's impact outside of philosophy, highlighting its relation to issues like the replication crisis in science and knowledge resistance.

Socratic Questions - New Essays on the Philosophy of Socrates and its Significance (Paperback): Barry S. Gower, Michael C.... Socratic Questions - New Essays on the Philosophy of Socrates and its Significance (Paperback)
Barry S. Gower, Michael C. Stokes
R1,122 Discovery Miles 11 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book, first published in 1992, introduces some of Socrates' problems and some of the problems about him. It seeks at the same time to advance new views, arguments and information on Socrates' mission, techniques, ethics and later reception. From civil disobedience to ethics, this collection provides stimulating discussions of Socrates' life, thought and historical significance.

Image and Argument in Plato's Republic (Hardcover): Marina Berzins McCoy Image and Argument in Plato's Republic (Hardcover)
Marina Berzins McCoy
R1,993 Discovery Miles 19 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
How to Win an Argument - An Ancient Guide to the Art of Persuasion (Hardcover): Marcus Tullius Cicero How to Win an Argument - An Ancient Guide to the Art of Persuasion (Hardcover)
Marcus Tullius Cicero; Edited by James M. May
R441 R414 Discovery Miles 4 140 Save R27 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

All of us are faced countless times with the challenge of persuading others, whether we're trying to win a trivial argument with a friend or convince our coworkers about an important decision. Instead of relying on untrained instinct--and often floundering or failing as a result--we'd win more arguments if we learned the timeless art of verbal persuasion, rhetoric. How to Win an Argument gathers the rhetorical wisdom of Cicero, ancient Rome's greatest orator, from across his works and combines it with passages from his legal and political speeches to show his powerful techniques in action. The result is an enlightening and entertaining practical introduction to the secrets of persuasive speaking and writing--including strategies that are just as effective in today's offices, schools, courts, and political debates as they were in the Roman forum. How to Win an Argument addresses proof based on rational argumentation, character, and emotion; the parts of a speech; the plain, middle, and grand styles; how to persuade no matter what audience or circumstances you face; and more. Cicero's words are presented in lively translations, with illuminating introductions; the book also features a brief biography of Cicero, a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and an appendix of the original Latin texts. Astonishingly relevant, this unique anthology of Cicero's rhetorical and oratorical wisdom will be enjoyed by anyone who ever needs to win arguments and influence people--in other words, all of us.

Philosophy Before Socrates - An Introduction with Texts and Commentary (Paperback, 2nd edition): Richard D. McKirahan Philosophy Before Socrates - An Introduction with Texts and Commentary (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Richard D. McKirahan
R662 Discovery Miles 6 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Since its publication in 1994, Richard McKirahan's Philosophy Before Socrates has become the standard sourcebook in Presocratic philosophy. It provides a wide survey of Greek science, metaphysics, and moral and political philosophy, from their roots in myth to the philosophers and Sophists of the fifth century. A comprehensive selection of fragments and testimonia, translated by the author, is presented in the context of a thorough and accessible discussion. An introductory chapter deals with the sources of Presocratic and Sophistic texts and the special problems of interpretation they present. In its second edition, this work has been updated and expanded to reflect important new discoveries and the most recent scholarship. Changes and additions have been made throughout, the most significant of which are found in the chapters on the Pythagoreans, Parmenides, Zeno, Anaxagoras, and Empedocles, and the new chapter on Philolaus. The translations of some passages have been revised, as have some interpretations and discussions. A new Appendix provides translations of three Hippocratic writings and the Derveni papyrus.

The Legacy of Isocrates and a Platonic Alternative - Political Philosophy and the Value of Education (Paperback): James R. Muir The Legacy of Isocrates and a Platonic Alternative - Political Philosophy and the Value of Education (Paperback)
James R. Muir
R1,299 Discovery Miles 12 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Bringing together the history of educational philosophy, political philosophy, and rhetoric, this book examines the influence of the philosopher Isocrates on educational thought and the history of education. Unifying philosophical and historical arguments, Muir discusses the role of Isocrates in raising two central questions: What is the value of education? By what methods ought the value of education to be determined? Tracing the historical influence of Isocrates' ideas of the nature and value of education from Antiquity to the modern era, Muir questions normative assumptions about the foundations of education and considers the future status of education as an academic discipline.

On the Good Life - Thinking through the Intermediaries in Plato's Philebus (Paperback): Cristina Ionescu On the Good Life - Thinking through the Intermediaries in Plato's Philebus (Paperback)
Cristina Ionescu
R771 Discovery Miles 7 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Homer's Hero - Human Excellence in the Iliad and the Odyssey (Paperback): Michelle M. Kundmueller Homer's Hero - Human Excellence in the Iliad and the Odyssey (Paperback)
Michelle M. Kundmueller
R771 Discovery Miles 7 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Being Measured - Truth and Falsehood in Aristotle's Metaphysics (Paperback): Mark R. Wheeler Being Measured - Truth and Falsehood in Aristotle's Metaphysics (Paperback)
Mark R. Wheeler
R807 Discovery Miles 8 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The City-State of the Soul - Constituting the Self in Plato's Republic (Hardcover): Kevin Crotty The City-State of the Soul - Constituting the Self in Plato's Republic (Hardcover)
Kevin Crotty
R3,348 Discovery Miles 33 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The City-State of the Soul: Self-Constitution in Plato's Republic explores Plato's idea that the moral life consists in the founding of one's own soul. This insight is central to the long argument of the Republic and, in particular, to the complex relation between the city and the human soul. This fruitful picture of the moral life, however, has not received the attention it deserves. As Kevin M. Crotty argues, Plato's distinctive insight is that justice is above all a creative force. Plato presents justice not as a relation amongst fully formed individuals, but rather as the quality that galvanizes a diverse welter of disparate parts into a coherent entity (above all, a soul or a city). Justice, then, is the virtue most closely associated with being-the source of its philosophical stature. Plato presents a conception of justice meant to impress the young, bright and ambitious as a noble pursuit, and a task worthy of their best talents. The City-State of the Soul is written for anyone interested in the Republic, including but not limited to students and scholars of ancient philosophy, political philosophy, ethics, and ancient Greek literature.

Socrates, Man and Myth - The Two Socratic Apologies of Xenophon (Paperback): Anton-Hermann Chroust Socrates, Man and Myth - The Two Socratic Apologies of Xenophon (Paperback)
Anton-Hermann Chroust
R1,130 Discovery Miles 11 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The purpose of this book, first published in 1957, is to make a critical analysis of the controversial Socratic problem. The Socratic issue owes its paramount difficulty not only to the status of available source materials, but also to the diversity of opinion as to the proper use of these materials. This volume offers a new approach to the problem, and a starting point to further investigations.

Aristotle and Plotinus on Memory (Hardcover): Richard A.H. King Aristotle and Plotinus on Memory (Hardcover)
Richard A.H. King
R2,231 Discovery Miles 22 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Two treatises on memory which have come down to us from antiquity are Aristotle's "On memory and recollection" and Plotinus' "On perception and memory" (IV 6); the latter also wrote at length about memory in his "Problems connected with the soul" (IV 3-4, esp. 3.25-4.6). In both authors memory is treated as a 'modest' faculty: both authors assume the existence of a persistent subject to whom memory belongs; and basic cognitive capacities are assumed on which memory depends. In particular, both theories use phantasia (representation) to explain memory. Aristotle takes representations to be changes in concrete living things which arise from actual perception. To be connected to the original perception the representation has to be taken as a (kind of) copy of the original experience - this is the way Aristotle defines memory at the end of his investigation. Plotinus does not define memory: he is concerned with the question of what remembers. This is of course the soul, which goes through different stages of incarnation and disincarnation. Since the disembodied soul can remember, so he does not have Aristotle's resources for explaining the continued presence of representations as changes in the concrete thing. Instead, he thinks that when acquiring a memory we acquire a capacity in respect of the object of the memory, namely to make it present at a later time.

Dictionnaire Universel Des Synonymes De La Langue Francaise (French, Paperback): Francois Pierre Guilaume Guizot Dictionnaire Universel Des Synonymes De La Langue Francaise (French, Paperback)
Francois Pierre Guilaume Guizot
R891 Discovery Miles 8 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Histoire De La Civilisation Morale Et Religieuse Des Grecs (French, Paperback): Petrus Van Limburg Brouwer Histoire De La Civilisation Morale Et Religieuse Des Grecs (French, Paperback)
Petrus Van Limburg Brouwer
R535 Discovery Miles 5 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Epicurus on the Self (Paperback): Attila Nemeth Epicurus on the Self (Paperback)
Attila Nemeth
R1,466 Discovery Miles 14 660 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Epicurus on the Self reconstructs a part of Epicurean ethics which only survives on the fragmentary papyrus rolls excavated from an ancient library in Herculaneum, On Nature XXV. The aim of this book is to contribute to a deeper understanding of Epicurus' moral psychology, ethics and of its robust epistemological framework. The book also explores how the notion of the self emerges in Epicurus' struggle to express the individual perspective of oneself in the process of one's holistic self-reflection as an individual psychophysical being.

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