Central Works of Philosophy v1 by John Shand
This collection of essays showcases the most important and influential philosophical works of the ancient and medieval period, roughly from 600 BC to AD 1600. Each chapter takes a particular work of philosophy and discusses its proponent, its content and central arguments. These are: Plato's Republic; Aristotle' Nichomachean Ethics; Lucretius' On the Nature of the Universe; Sextus Emperiicus' Outlines of Pyrrhonism; Plotinus' The Enneads; Augustine's City of God; Anselm's Proslogion; Aquinas' Summa Theologia; Duns Scotus' Ordinatio; William of Ockham's Summa Logicae .
"This is an outstanding collection of essays on famous philosophical works that have shaped western civilizationThe authors are top specialists in their respective fields, and they present clear and exciting expositions of their subjects. This is a 'must-have' volume for any student of philosophy who wants an authoritative and accessible guide to these classics." - James Fieser, University of Tennessee, and editor of the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
John Shand, the editor, is an Associate Lecturer in Philosophy at the Open University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781844650132 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844650138 |
| Title | Central Works of Philosophy v1 |
| Author | John Shand |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2004-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 278 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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