Ancient Greek Philosophy: From the Presocratics to the Hellenistic Philosophers

Ancient Greek Philosophy: From the Presocratics to the Hellenistic Philosophers presents a comprehensive introduction to the philosophers and philosophical traditions that developed in ancient Greece from 585 BC to 529 AD.

• Provides coverage of the Presocratics through the Hellenistic philosophers
• Moves beyond traditional textbooks that conclude with Aristotle
• A uniquely balanced organization of exposition, choice excerpts and commentary, informed by classroom feedback
• Contextual commentary traces the development of lines of thought through the period, ideal for students new to the discipline
• Can be used in conjunction with the online resources found at http://tab.faculty.asu.edu/toc.html

Keywords: Ancient Philosophy, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Platonic theories, ethics, Sophists, classics, classical tradition