The Traveller's Guide to Classical Philosophy
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The Traveller's Guide to Classical Philosophy by John Gaskin
This is the perfect primer for anyone interested in the foundation of Western thought and a unique companion for visitors to Greek and Roman sites. John Gaskin unfolds the thinking about nature, life, death and other worlds that informed the culture and society of the classical world – still visible in today’s cityscapes and archaeological sites – and draws out its relevance and interest for the modern reader. The author associates each philosopher and his ideas with a particular tourist destination, and a gazetteer describes the sites and notes the people and ideas connected with them.
'A great idea, smartly executed … You’ll never confuse a Stoic with a Cynic again' - i
'A neat, idiosyncratic approach and one that is lively but doesn’t dumb down … provides some pretty nourishing food for thought' - Eastern Daily Press
'A neat, idiosyncratic approach and one that is lively but doesn’t dumb down … provides some pretty nourishing food for thought' - Eastern Daily Press
John Gaskin, formerly professor of Naturalistic Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin, frequently lectures on cruises to the classical sites of the Aegean.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500515655 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500515654 |
| Title | The Traveller's Guide to Classical Philosophy |
| Author | John Gaskin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-04-11 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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