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Overview
The Guide to Starting With the Greeks
Challenge Books
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The First Philosophers: The Presocratics and Sophists
Empedocles, Robin Waterfield, Heraclitus, Zeno of Elea, Gorgias of Leontini, Parmenides, Protagoras, Pythagoras, Thrasymachus, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Thales
(To be read AFTER The Histories)
Oxford World's The First Philosophers: The Presocratics and the Sophists is a great introduction into both Ancient Greek philosophy and philosophy in general. Beginning with the Milesians and ending with Thrasymachus, each philosopher and what he brought to his field is described in depth.
Oxford World's The First Philosophers: The Presocratics and the Sophists is a great introduction into both Ancient Greek philosophy and philosophy in general. Beginning with the Milesians and ending with Thrasymachus, each philosopher and what he brought to his field is described in depth.
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Plato: Complete Works
Plato
(To be read AFTER The First Philosophers)
This massive collection of Plato's dialogues comes with additional material, including an essay from the editor, and a guide on how to read and understand these works. Do not read The Republic first. Instead, read the earlier dialogues and attempt to get a good grasp on Socrates and his beliefs first.
This massive collection of Plato's dialogues comes with additional material, including an essay from the editor, and a guide on how to read and understand these works. Do not read The Republic first. Instead, read the earlier dialogues and attempt to get a good grasp on Socrates and his beliefs first.
15
The Complete Works of Aristotle: The Revised Oxford Translation, Volume 1
Aristotle
(To be read AFTER Plato: Complete Works)
A two volume set comprised of the complete work of Aristotle. This set has been universally recognized as the standard English translation of Aristotle. Among the works, the ones suggested for reading are Aristotle's Metaphysics and The Nicomachean Ethics.
A two volume set comprised of the complete work of Aristotle. This set has been universally recognized as the standard English translation of Aristotle. Among the works, the ones suggested for reading are Aristotle's Metaphysics and The Nicomachean Ethics.
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Complete Works of Aristotle, Volume 2: The Revised Oxford Translation
Aristotle
(To be read AFTER Volume I) (obviously)
A two volume set comprised of the complete work of Aristotle. This set has been universally recognized as the standard English translation of Aristotle. Among the works, the ones suggested for reading are Aristotle's Metaphysics and The Nicomachean Ethics.
A two volume set comprised of the complete work of Aristotle. This set has been universally recognized as the standard English translation of Aristotle. Among the works, the ones suggested for reading are Aristotle's Metaphysics and The Nicomachean Ethics.