The Greek Philosophers, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Alfred William Benn
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"The Greek Philosophers, Vol. 2" by Alfred William Benn is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as a continuation of the exploration into ancient Greek philosophy, focusing on various schools of thought, including Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Scepticism, among others. It provides in-depth discussions on the main figures and ideas that shaped philosophical discourse during this rich intellectual era. The beginning of this volume presents an overview
of the philosophical landscape that emerged following the teachings of Plato and Aristotle. It suggests that their systems eventually gave way to a return to older philosophical traditions. The narrative introduces key figures such as Zeno, the founder of Stoicism, and briefly outlines the context and significance of various philosophical schools in relation to contemporary thought. By highlighting the transition from the ideals of the previous systems to the naturalistic ideas that took hold, the text emphasizes how these developments had far-reaching impacts on both Greek and later European philosophy. It sets up a discussion on how philosophical ideas adapted and evolved over centuries, culminating in a nuanced understanding of morality, knowledge, and human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Benn, Alfred William, 1843-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Greek Philosophers, Vol. 2 (of 2) |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Turgut Dincer, Les Galloway, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Philosophy, Ancient |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58224 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58224-5 |
| Release Date | Nov 3, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 732 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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