Ancient Greek Philosophers

Ancient Greek Philosophers
ISBN-10
1684125618
ISBN-13
9781684125616
Category
History
Pages
992
Language
English
Published
2018-10-02
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Author
Editors of Canterbury Classics

Description

"Philosophy begins in wonder." --Plato Have you ever wondered about the development of civilization? What topics were discussed in the days of Ancient Greece? This collection of thoughts from Plato, Aristotle, and other masters of philosophy will lead your mind on a journey of enlightened exploration into ethics, morality, law, medicine, and more. With an introduction by a distinguished scholar of classic literature, this Canterbury Classics volume is sure to be a favorite keepsake edition.

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