Bibliograph

The handy Western philosophy answer book, the ancient Greek influence on modern understanding, Ed D'Angelo

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The handy Western philosophy answer book, the ancient Greek influence on modern understanding, Ed D'Angelo

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

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mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The handy Western philosophy answer book

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1178870176

Responsibility statement

Ed D'Angelo

Sub title

the ancient Greek influence on modern understanding

Summary

"From famous figures in the history of philosophy to questions in religious theology to the relationship between knowledge and power, The Handy Western Philosophy Answer Book: Ancient Greek to Its Influence on Philosophy Today takes the sometimes esoteric ideas and the jumble of names and makes them easy to understand, enriching readers' lives and answering the question "What do the ancient Greek philosophers have to teach us about contemporary culture?""--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The basics -- Philosophy before Socrates -- Socrates and Plato -- Aristotle and the age of Alexander the Great -- Hellenistic philosophy -- Philosophy since the twentieth century

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