Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy Books
St Augustine's Press The Platonic Myths
Book SynopsisJosef Pieper’s The Platonic Myths is the work of a scholar and philosopher whose search for the level of truth contained in the myths is carried out with a series of careful distinctions between the kinds of myths told by Plato. In the Platonic stories Plato crystallizes mythical fragments from the mere stories which contain them, and in the genuine Platonic myths he purifies the proper mythical elements, freeing them of the non-mythical elements which tend to obscure them. In examining the ‘accepted’ scholarly interpretations of the myths, Pieper succeeds in establishing the case for a truth, found particularly in the eschatological myths, that is not reducible to the rational truth normally sought by philosophers. While it is not purely rational truth, it is not inferior. It is different. It stems from tradition, which reaches back to the ultimate beginnings of man’s existence – back into our pre-history and to events of which, naturally, we have no experience. The only access we have to this truth is through ‘hearing’ (ex akoés), which is not dependent on mere ‘hearsay,’ but which, in Pieper’s interpretation, reflects the handing on, in stories, of what the gods first communicated to man about the creation of the world and about the afterlife. These truths are to be found – long before the New Testament (or even the Old Testament) – in the myths of a variety of civilizations and give evidence of an extraordinary consensus: that there was a creating hand, that primeval man incurred guilt in the eyes of the gods; that he could be saved; that there is an afterlife in which man is rewarded or punished; that he can undergo a kind of purgatory for lesser offenses; and that in the afterlife he can dwell with the gods. What is the basis for accepting such truth as is contained in the myths? No purely rational argument will suffice. What man cannot experience himself he either tends to reject or, if he accepts it, he does so on the authority of another – ex akoés. Even before – or even without – Christian revelation, men have based their lives on a conviction, for instance, that there is an afterlife. They have this conviction not from experience or from some rational philosophical argument. They have it on the basis of ‘belief.’ With the coming of Christian revelation, the logos, or word, of the myth is seen – to the believer – to be the Logos of the New Testament. But even here the ‘believer’ can depend neither on purely rational argument nor on satisfactorily verifiable fact. He has only – belief.
£21.75
Oneworld Publications Ancient Philosophy: A Beginner's Guide
Book SynopsisPhilosophers didn’t always busy themselves with life’s big questions. The earliest ancient philosophers were primarily concerned with the world of nature, including phenomena such as earthquakes and eclipses. But one enigmatic Greek named Socrates began to explore abstract ideas about human existence. What makes us happy? What is the nature of the soul? And what is our purpose in this universe? Professor William Prior elegantly guides readers through philosophy’s formative years and key ancient texts. Organised into four themes - nature, reality, the soul and ethics - Ancient Philosophy: A Beginner’s Guide is a lively introduction to the great thinkers who still send our minds reeling today.Trade Review"This is an excellent introduction… Prior enables the student to appreciate the conversation that is Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy." -- Hugh Benson, Samuel Roberts Noble Presidential Professor of Philosophy, University of OklahomaThis beautifully written little book draws the reader in with perplexity and wonder." -- Nicholas D. Smith, Professor of Humanities Departments of Classics and Philosophy, Lewis & Clark College"Lucid and lively - this book is a really excellent and user-friendly starting-point for the exploration of the riches of ancient philosophy." -- George Boys-Stones, Professor of Ancient Philosophy, University of Durham
£9.49
Big Nest Essential Epicurus (Large Print)
£15.84
Flame Tree Publishing The Republic The Essential Philosophical Dialogue
Book SynopsisMuch of traditional Western thought began in Antiquity, flowing from the Platonic dialogues, The Republic being the most significant. Plato expresses the political, ethical and societal framework for the nature of the ideal state and defines the notion of justice. This new, accessible edition is carefully edited for the modern audience.
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Neoplatonism
£29.44
D Giles Ltd Aristotle: From Antiquity to the Modern Era
Book SynopsisAristotle towers over Western philosophy and science as no other single person does. As they have come down to us, Aristotle's works comprise a veritable encyclopedia of philosophy and logic, the physical and natural sciences, ethics and politics. Aristotle's astonishing range and depth made him indisputably the most important intellectual figure in the Western tradition before the modern age. Although he has been studied continuously for more than two-thousand years, his individual works were dispersed, lost, recovered, and very gradually reunited. The physical transmission of the Aristotelian corpus was a long, complicated, uncoordinated process - not one chain of transmission but many. From the Roman Empire, through the mediation of Arab and Jewish scholars, to the western Middle Ages and scholasticism and up to the cusp of modernity in the late 15th century, Aristotle's works were copied and recopied by scribes in Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, and Latin before finally becoming available again in their original Greek. The volume illustrates the ways in which the Aristotelian corpus has been transmitted over time. In particular, it focuses on one crucial, extended moment: the moment when, thanks to the invention of printing, Aristotle's works became widely available in Latin, Greek, and even in vernacular languages in the late 15th and 16th centuries. At that moment, Aristotle's authority comes under increasing scrutiny as the new science and philosophy of early modern Europe chart different courses for the future. However, Aristotle is not only an obstacle to be overcome, he also serves as a bridge to the new age especially in the work of Jesuit philosophers and scientists. One way or the other, Aristotle had to be dealt with. He could not be avoided. The extraordinary books and manuscripts in this volume, selected from the collection of the Martin J. Gross Foundation, demonstrate just how intellectuals of the time received and wrestled with Aristotle. Through commentaries, treatises, lecture courses in schools, and above all in the written marginalia of books, the volume reveals the extent of the age's engagement with Aristotle. Many of these books and manuscripts have never before been studied, so this is an important invitation to reassess the impact and influence of Aristotle at a point in time when much contemporary scholarship chooses to ignore him.Table of ContentsPreface by Martin J. Gross; Works of Aristotle; Aristotle: An Introduction by Benjamin Morison; Tradition and the Legacy of Aristotle by Barbara Scalvini; Catalogue: The Aldus Aristotle; Logic and Metaphysics; The Natural World; Ethics and Politics; Further Reading; Publications Sponsored by Martin J. Gross and the Martin J. Gross Family Foundation
£25.50
Headline Publishing Group Politics
Book SynopsisA timeless study of politics and society by one of the all-time greatest thinkers.A student of Plato, Aristotle is considered a founding father of philosophy and ethics. This reflection on the role of government, and an individual's role within it, remains as prescient and relevant now as when it was written. One of the most influential books in history, Politics has influenced the greatest thinkers of the last 1,000 years and is a crucial book for those interested in evaluating the way our societies are structured.Part of a boldly designed series of classics, with wider margins for notes, this book is perfect for design-lovers and students alike. With bold, eye-catching graphic covers by Evi O Studio, this collection aims to introduce a selection of the most celebrated works of the last thousand years to a new audience. Featuring tales of adventure, fiction from the 19th and 20th centuries, feminist writings, and reflections on art, politics, philosophy and the origins of man, this is a small, wide-reaching and essential collection.'Man is naturally a political animal.'
£14.24
Protea Boekhuis Tot Lof Van Dwaasheid: Encomium Moriae Deur
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£13.25
Books on Demand Apologie de Socrate: La mort de Socrate et le
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£15.50
De Gruyter Platon: Symposion
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£23.70
De Gruyter Antike Griechische Philosophie
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£999.99
De Gruyter Die Nikomachische Ethik
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£999.99
£65.25
De Gruyter Ilias: Griechisch - deutsch
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£999.99
De Gruyter Aristoteles: Aristotelis Opera. Volumen II
£206.62
De Gruyter The Frontiers of Ancient Science: Essays in Honor
Book SynopsisOur understanding of science, mathematics, and medicine today can be deeply enriched by studying the historical roots of these areas of inquiry in the ancient Near East and Mediterranean. The fields of ancient science and mathematics have in recent years witnessed remarkable growth. The present volume brings together contributions from more than thirty of the most important scholars working in these fields in the United States and Europe in honor of the eminent historian of ancient science and medicine Heinrich von Staden, Professor Emeritus of Classics and History of Science at the Institute of Advanced Study and William Lampson Professor Emeritus of Classics and Comparative Literature at Yale University. The papers range widely from Mesopotamia to Ancient Greece and Rome, from the first millennium B.C. to the early medieval period, and from mathematics to philosophy, mechanics to medicine, representing both a wide diversity of national traditions and the cutting edge of the international scholarly community.
£141.75
De Gruyter Aristoteles: Nikomachische Ethik
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£23.70
Walter de Gruyter Wind Und Wetter: Griechisch - Deutsch
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£35.96
Walter de Gruyter Kaiser Julian Auf Die Göttermutter
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£101.96
Mohr Siebeck GmbH & Co. K Christlich Lehren Lernen und Leben nach Clemens von Alexandria
£110.50
Kohlhammer Philosophie Der Antike
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£20.90
Kohlhammer Kleine Weltgeschichte Der Philosophie
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£34.20
£17.99
Verlag Vittorio Klostermann Martin Heidegger, Gesamtausgabe II. Abteilung:
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£32.40
Verlag Vittorio Klostermann Martin Heidegger, Seminare. Platon - Aristoteles
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£53.10
Verlag Vittorio Klostermann Martin Heidegger, Uberlegungen II-VI: (schwarze
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£57.80
Karl-Alber-Verlag Die Geburt Der Philosophie Bei Den Griechen: Eine
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£35.10
Brill U Schoningh Die Damonen Bei Augustinus Und Die Antike
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£126.65
Brill U Schoningh The Making of the Platonic Corpus
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£111.60
Brill I Schoeningh Inimici Gratiae Dei
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£135.20
Franz Steiner Verlag Wiesbaden GmbH Mystik Und Allegorese
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£61.20
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht Der Traum in der griechischen Philosophie
Book SynopsisDas TraumphÃnomen: Ein epochenÃbergreifender Dialog im Kontext der griechischen Philosophie
£89.24
Vandenhoeck + Ruprecht Gegen die Stoiker
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£63.75
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Anti-Epicurean Polemics in the New Testament
Book SynopsisStefan Szymik analyses New Testament texts in terms of polemic and anti-Epicurean rhetoric. To what extent and how did Epicurus and his philosophical thought influence the first Christian Churches? How did Christians react to Epicureanism? Although the New Testament only includes one account of an encounter between the Apostle Paul and the Epicureans (Acts 17:18), the probability of their contacts was high, given the popularity of Epicureanism in the Roman Empire in the first century CE. As a vital component of Hellenistic-Roman culture, Epicureanism should be taken into account in research on the New Testament, becoming a point of reference and part of the content of comparative analyses.
£86.24
Vandenhoeck + Ruprecht Symphonisches Mysterium
£136.00
Vandenhoeck and Ruprecht Die Philosophie Der Stoa Seneca Epistulae Morales
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£14.40
de Gruyter Philosophica minora Volume II Opuscula
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£75.00
Hofenberg Laches
£6.63
Books on Demand Seneca - Epistulae morales ad Lucilium - Liber II Epistulae XIII-XXI: Latein/Deutsch
£10.23
Brill U Fink Aristoteles
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£999.99
Brill U Fink Platon
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£18.90
Brill I Fink Ubungsformationen
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£99.20
Felix Meiner Topik
£28.98
Universitatsverlag Winter Platons 'Phaidon': Eine Neue Gesamtinterpretation
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£83.30
Universitatsverlag Winter Damaskios: Philosophie, Religion Und Politik
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£49.30
Hofenberg Des Sokrates Verteidigung
£999.99
Hofenberg Des Sokrates Verteidigung
£8.33
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