Ancient Greek Philosophy From the Presocratics to the Hellenistic Philosophers [Hardcover]

• 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://tomblackson.com/Ancient/toc.html

Acknowledgments.

Text Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Part I: The Presocratics.

Timeline.

1. The Milesian Revolution.

1.1. The Milesians Turn to Nature.

1.2. Parmenides.

1.3. A Defense of the Inquiry into Nature.

Further Reading for Part I.

Part II: Socrates.

Timeline.

2. The Good Life.

2.1. Definitions.

2.2. The Love of Wisdom.

2.3. Intellectualism.

3. Against the Sophists.

3.1. The Sophists Come to Athens.

3.2. The Sophist Sells Teachings for the Soul.

3.3. Rhetoric is Blind to the Good.

Further Reading for Part II.

Part III: Plato.

4. Three PlatonlÓh