The only encyclopedia in English specific to the field of
Classical Philosophy, this work presents 270 articles on major and
minor figures and on topics of importance to the philosophy of
Greek and Roman antiquity. The articles present not only succinct
historical accounts of their subject matter, but they introduce
readers to issues of interpretation and debate in the contemporary
scholarly study of the philosophy of the Classical period.
Scholars, students, and interested lay persons will find this
volume useful in gaining a comprehensive view of the field. The
contributors, representing three continents, are themselves leading
scholars of international stature.
Topical articles survey areas traditional to philosophy, such as
epistemology, ethics, philosophy of mind, and political thought.
Some topical articles focus on specific philosophical concepts and
related problems, surveying discussion and debate among the ancient
thinkers from the Presocratics to the Neoplatonists. Other articles
trace the history of philosophical schools; still others focus on
disciplines now distinguished from philosophy, such as science,
mathematics, and medicine. The majority of the articles, however,
focus on individual thinkers and their contributions to the
traditions of philosophical thought in antiquity.
General
Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
June 1997 |
First published: |
June 1997 |
Authors: |
Donald J. Zeyl
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Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 35mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
630 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-28775-6 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-313-28775-9 |
Barcode: |
9780313287756 |
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