Ancient Philosophy: New History of Western Philosophy Vol 1 by Anthony Kenny 2007 Paperback-image

Ancient Philosophy: New History of Western Philosophy Vol 1 by Anthony Kenny 2007 Paperback

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ISBN-13: 9780198752721 Author: Anthony Kenny Dewey Decimal: 180.9 Item Length: 9.2 in Book Series: New History of Western Philosophy Ser. Intended Audience: Trade Synopsis: Sir Anthony Kenny tells the fascinating story of the birth of philosophy and its remarkable flourishing in the ancient Mediterranean world. This is the first of four volumes in which he will unfold a magisterial new history of Western philosophy. Specially written for a broad popular readership, but serious and deep enough to offer a genuine understanding of the great philosophers, Kenny's lucid and stimulating history will become the definitive work for anyone interested in the people and ideas that shaped the course of Western thought., Sir Anthony Kenny here tells the fascinating story of the birth of philosophy and its remarkable flourishing in the ancient Mediterranean world. This is the initial volume of a four-book set in which Kenny will unfold a magisterial new history of Western philosophy, the first major single-author history of philosophy to appear in decades. Ancient Philosophy spans over a thousand years and brings to life the great minds of the past, from Thales, Pythagoras, and Parmenides, to Socrates, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Augustine. The book's great virtue is that it is written by one of the world's leading authorities on the subject. Instead of an uncritical, straightforward recitation of known facts--Plato and his cave of shadows, Aristotle's ethics, Augustine's City of God--we see the major philosophers through the eyes of a man who has spent a lifetime contemplating their work. Thus we do not simply get an overview of Aristotle, for example, but a penetrating and insightful critique of his thought. Kenny offers an illuminating account of the various schools of thought, from the Pre-Socratics to the Epicureans. He examines the development of logic and reason, ancient ideas about physics ("how things happen"), metaphysics and ethics, and the earliest thinking about the soul and god. Vividly written, but serious and deep enough to offer a genuine understanding of the great philosophers, Kenny's lucid and stimulating history will become the definitive work for anyone interested in the people and ideas that shaped the course of Western thought., Sir Anthony Kenny tells the fascinating story of the birth of philosophy and its remarkable flourishing in the ancient Mediterranean world. This is the first of four volumes in which he unfolds a magisterial new history of Western philosophy. Specially written for a broad popular readership, but serious and deep enough to offer a genuine understanding of the great philosophers, Kenny's lucid and stimulating history will become the definitive work for anyone interested in the people and ideas that shaped the course of Western thought. gtin13: 9780198752721 Book Title: Ancient Philosophy : a New History of Western Philosophy, Volume I Publication Year: 2007 Item Weight: 21.5 Oz Number of Pages: 364 Pages Genre: Philosophy Volume Number: Vol. 1 Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Topic: History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Language: English Dewey Edition: 22 Illustrator: Yes LC Classification Number: B111 Table Of Content: 1. Beginnings: From Pythagoras to Plato2. Schools of Thought: From Aristotle to Augustine3. Argument and Reason: Logic4. Knowledge and its Limits5. How Things Happen: Physics6. What There Is: Metaphysics7. Soul and Mind8. How to Live: Ethics9. God Item Width: 6.1 in Format: Perfect Reviews: 'The ambition and the difficulty of his project are immense, but Kenny has the right qualifications to undertake it. Kenny's book is beautifully produced and imaginatively illustrated. He packages an informative and lucid synopsis of the individual philosophers' lives, work and doctrines; andhe follows this survey with 200 stimulating pages on seven topics.'Times Literary Supplement, 'Review from previous edition This wonderful book . . . is not only an authoritative guide to the history of philosophy but also a compelling introduction to every major area of philosophical inquiry. . . . Kenny's prose is exceptionally clear . . . He conveys his rich subject matter with alight touch of which only the greatest of writers are capable. . . . This, combined with his breadth and depth of learning and philosophical sophistication, make reading this book hugely rewarding. It is also worth mentioning that the book is beautifully illustrated . . . One is left eager forsubsequent volumes and convinced that the intellectual cosmos is, indeed, boundlessly rich.'James Ladyman, Times Higher Education Supplement, 'Review from previous edition This wonderful book . . . is not only an authoritative guide to the history of philosophy but also a compelling introduction to every major area of philosophical inquiry. . . . Kenny's prose is exceptionally clear . . . He conveys his rich subject matter with a light touch of which only the greatest of writers are capable. . . . This, combined with his breadth and depth of learning and philosophical sophistication, make readingthis book hugely rewarding. It is also worth mentioning that the book is beautifully illustrated . . . One is left eager for subsequent volumes and convinced that the intellectual cosmos is, indeed,boundlessly rich.'James Ladyman, Times Higher Education Supplement'this genial and highly accessible book . . . presents and analyses with exemplary clarity the most important ideas and arguments ancient philosophers contributed to the main fields of philosophical inquiry . . .the range, beauty, and often the unexpectedness of the illustrations are one of the triumphs of the volume'Malcolm Schofield, London Review of Books'The ambition and the difficulty of his project are immense, but Kenny has the right qualifications to undertake it. Kenny's book is beautifully produced and imaginatively illustrated. He packages an informative and lucid synopsis of the individual philosophers' lives, work and doctrines; and he follows this survey with 200 stimulating pages on seven topics.'Times Literary Supplement, Bertrand Russell apparently wrote his History of Western Philosophy in a hurry to raise funds. Although this reamins a popular work, it is a patchy and unreliable source. By contrast, Kenny's history of philosophy is the product of a lifetime of scholarship and this is manifest on every page. The other celebrated history of philosophy is that of Frederick Copleston, which runs to twelve volumes. Although this contains a wealth of detail and remains a valuable resource, Kenny is by far the better philosopher and writer., "This genial and highly accessible book...presents and analyses with exemplary clarity the most important ideas and arguments ancient philosophers contributed to the main fields of philosophical inquiry.... The range, beauty, and often the unexpectedness of the illustrations are one of the triumphs of the volume." --Malcolm Schofield,London Review of Books, 'this genial and highly accessible book . . . presents and analyses with exemplary clarity the most important ideas and arguments ancient philosophers contributed to the main fields of philosophical inquiry . . .the range, beauty, and often the unexpectedness of the illustrations are one ofthe triumphs of the volume'Malcolm Schofield, London Review of Books, 'The ambition and the difficulty of his project are immense, but Kenny hasthe right qualifications to undertake it. Kenny's book is beautifully producedand imaginatively illustrated. He packages an informative and lucid synopsis ofthe individual philosophers' lives, work and doctrines; and he follows thissurvey with 200 stimulating pages on seven topics.'Times Literary Supplement, "This genial and highly accessible book...presents and analyses with exemplary clarity the most important ideas and arguments ancient philosophers contributed to the main fields of philosophical inquiry.... The range, beauty, and often the unexpectedness of the illustrations are one of the triumphs of the volume." --Malcolm Schofield, London Review of Books, 'Review from previous edition This wonderful book . . . is not only an authoritative guide to the history of philosophy but also a compelling introduction to every major area of philosophical inquiry. . . . Kennys prose is exceptionally clear . . . He conveys his rich subject matter with alight touch of which only the greatest of writers are capable. . . . This, combined with his breadth and depth of learning and philosophical sophistication, make reading this book hugely rewarding. It is also worth mentioning that the book is beautifully illustrated . . . One is left eager forsubsequent volumes and convinced that the intellectual cosmos is, indeed, boundlessly rich.'James Ladyman, Times Higher Education Supplement ISBN-10: 0198752725 Item Height: 0.8 in

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  1. This book is a brilliant introduction to ancient philosophy—clear, engaging, and well-structured. Kenny's writing makes complex ideas accessible without oversimplifying them. Perfect for students and curious readers alike, it offers fresh insights while staying true to historical context. A must-read for anyone interested in philosophy's roots!

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