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Introduction to Philosophy
Philosophy 101 by Socrates: An Introduction to Philosophy Via Plato's Apology
Peter Kreeft. (2002). Ignatius Press. ISBN 978-0898709254
A delightful introduction to philosophy that has been popular with college students required to take an Introduction to Philosophy course and were pleasantly surprised with this text. In addition, it is an introduction to philosophy via classic Platonic dialogues and Socrates. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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A delightful introduction to philosophy that has been popular with college students required to take an Introduction to Philosophy course and were pleasantly surprised with this text. In addition, it is an introduction to philosophy via classic Platonic dialogues and Socrates. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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LEISURE THE BASIS OF CULTURE
Josef Pieper. (1999). Liberty Fund, Inc. (reprint). ISBN 978-0865972100
This book is on the spirit of the liberal arts, including philosophy, in ancient and medieval culture. It argues that leisure, properly understood as the ancients understood it, is the basis of culture and that culture is the cultivation of the virtues of the human spirit. In the second part of this book, philosophy is covered. It is shown in the ancient view to be a quest of the human spirit, animated by Eros, that arises out of wonder (thaumazein) and develops into contemplation (theoria, a word related to thaumazein in the Greek). Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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This book is on the spirit of the liberal arts, including philosophy, in ancient and medieval culture. It argues that leisure, properly understood as the ancients understood it, is the basis of culture and that culture is the cultivation of the virtues of the human spirit. In the second part of this book, philosophy is covered. It is shown in the ancient view to be a quest of the human spirit, animated by Eros, that arises out of wonder (thaumazein) and develops into contemplation (theoria, a word related to thaumazein in the Greek). Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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In Defense of Philosophy
Josef Piper. (1992). Ignatius Press. ISBN 978-0898703979
This book builds on the book by Pieper above. Here it shows that the ancient philosophical quest was a spiritually transformative quest that involved the whole person but also involved the use, cultivation, and perfection of the logical and reasoning powers as well as Eros as the animating spirit of the philosophical quest. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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This book builds on the book by Pieper above. Here it shows that the ancient philosophical quest was a spiritually transformative quest that involved the whole person but also involved the use, cultivation, and perfection of the logical and reasoning powers as well as Eros as the animating spirit of the philosophical quest. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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Philosophy: An Introduction to the Art of Wondering
James L. Christian. (2008). Wadsworth. ISBN 978-0495505044
A fun introduction to philosophy as an intellectual adventure in terms of our common human questions about "the big picture". Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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A fun introduction to philosophy as an intellectual adventure in terms of our common human questions about "the big picture". Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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Apology for Wonder
Sam Keen. (various). Harper.
This book is an unusual introduction to philosophy by examining and contrasting ancient with modern views of the world. Do we look upon the world with wonder and as sacred or do we see it as raw material for our growing technological power over it? This book nicely supplements the Pieper book on Leisure above. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
This book is an unusual introduction to philosophy by examining and contrasting ancient with modern views of the world. Do we look upon the world with wonder and as sacred or do we see it as raw material for our growing technological power over it? This book nicely supplements the Pieper book on Leisure above. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
Introduction to Ancient Philosophy
What Is Ancient Philosophy?
Pierre Hadot. (2004). Harvard Belknap Press. ISBN 978-0674013735
Pierre Hadot, an internationally prominent French historian of ancient philosophy, describes the history of ancient philosophy as a way of life similar to eastern spiritual disciplines or western monastic orders. This book continues the themes of his Philosophy as a Way of Life. Hadot is Professor of Ancient Philosophy at the College de France. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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Pierre Hadot, an internationally prominent French historian of ancient philosophy, describes the history of ancient philosophy as a way of life similar to eastern spiritual disciplines or western monastic orders. This book continues the themes of his Philosophy as a Way of Life. Hadot is Professor of Ancient Philosophy at the College de France. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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Retrieving the Ancients: An Introduction to Greek Philosophy
David Roochnik. (2004). Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN 978-1405108621
Widely reviewed as one of the best introductions to ancient philosophy and its continued importance. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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Widely reviewed as one of the best introductions to ancient philosophy and its continued importance. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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Roman Philosophers
Mark Morford. (2002). Routledge. ISBN 978-0415188524
The most accessible single volume introductory survey on specifically Roman philosophy. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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The most accessible single volume introductory survey on specifically Roman philosophy. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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Being a Man: The Roman Virtus As a Contribution to Moral Philosophy (European Studies in the History of Science and Ideas)
Juhani Sarsila. (2006). Peter Lang Publishing. ISBN 0820498947 ISSN 978-0820498942
This is a philosophical study of the Roman view of manliness, virtus, as a virtue. As a contribution to the our understanding of ancient Roman moral concepts and ideals, the book proceeds to a broader perspective of how the Roman concept of virtus as a virtue fitted in with the other cardinal virtues esteemed in the ancient world. Contributed by Gnaeus Equitius Marinus
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This is a philosophical study of the Roman view of manliness, virtus, as a virtue. As a contribution to the our understanding of ancient Roman moral concepts and ideals, the book proceeds to a broader perspective of how the Roman concept of virtus as a virtue fitted in with the other cardinal virtues esteemed in the ancient world. Contributed by Gnaeus Equitius Marinus
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Roman Manliness: "Virtus" and the Roman Republic
Myles McDonnell. (2006). Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0521827884 ISSN 978-0521827881
Myles McDonnell shows how Roman manliness was expressed and displayed by contest in the religion, culture, and politics of the late Republic. Contributed by Gnaeus Equitius Marinus
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Myles McDonnell shows how Roman manliness was expressed and displayed by contest in the religion, culture, and politics of the late Republic. Contributed by Gnaeus Equitius Marinus
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Introduction to Ancient Logic
Socratic Logic 3e: A Logic Text Using Socratic Method, Platonic Questions, and Aristotelian Principles
Peter Kreeft. (2008). St. Augustine Press. ISBN 978-1587318054
This is one of two good introductions in training one how to reason in ancient logic. Modern logic books deal with logic from the standpoint of boolean logic. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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This is one of two good introductions in training one how to reason in ancient logic. Modern logic books deal with logic from the standpoint of boolean logic. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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An Introduction To Traditional Logic: Classical Reasoning For Contemporary Minds
Scott Sullivan. (2005). BookSurge. ISBN 978-1419616716
This is the other good introduction to ancient logic that also shows how it is the logic natural to how the human mind works. It includes a great introduction to ancient theories of the mind and cognition as part of its discussion of logic. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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This is the other good introduction to ancient logic that also shows how it is the logic natural to how the human mind works. It includes a great introduction to ancient theories of the mind and cognition as part of its discussion of logic. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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History of Philosophy (General)
History of Ancient Philosophy
Ancient Philosophy: A New History of Western Philosophy
Sir Anthony Kenny. (2007). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0198752721
This highly acclaimed history of ancient philosophy is unique in that it has two main sections. The first section is a history of the different schools of ancient philosophy. The second section puts them into a dialogue, as it were, in terms of key themes and issues in the philosophical conversation. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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This highly acclaimed history of ancient philosophy is unique in that it has two main sections. The first section is a history of the different schools of ancient philosophy. The second section puts them into a dialogue, as it were, in terms of key themes and issues in the philosophical conversation. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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From the Origins to Socrates: A History of Ancient Philosophy (SUNY Series in Philosophy), Volume One.
Giovanni Reale. (1986). SUNY. ISBN 978-0887062902
One of the standard multi-volume histories of ancient philosophy. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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One of the standard multi-volume histories of ancient philosophy. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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A History of Ancient Philosophy: Plato and Aristotle (Suny Series in Philosophy), Volume Two
Giovanni Reale. (1990). SUNY. ISBN 978-0791405178
Volume Two of the series mentioned above. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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Volume Two of the series mentioned above. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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The Systems of the Hellenistic Age: History of Ancient Philosophy (SUNY Series in Philosophy), Volume Three
Giovanni Reale. (1985). SUNY. ISBN 978-0887060083
Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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A History of Ancient Philosophy: The Schools of the Imperial Age (SUNY Series in Philosophy), Volume Four
Giovanni Reale. (1990). SUNY. ISBN 978-0791401293
The final volume in Reale's four volume history of ancient philosophy. This mult-volume history incorporates a lot of new research. Giovanni Reale is Professor and Chair of History of Ancient Philosophy at the Catholic University of Milan, italy. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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The final volume in Reale's four volume history of ancient philosophy. This mult-volume history incorporates a lot of new research. Giovanni Reale is Professor and Chair of History of Ancient Philosophy at the Catholic University of Milan, italy. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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Socratic Schools
Academic Philosophy (Platonist Schools)
Cynicism
Epicureanism
The Epicurus Reader
Epicurus, Brad Inwood,Lloyd P. Gerson. (1994). Hackett Publishing. ISBN 0872202410
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Lucretius; On the Nature of things
Lucretius, W.H.D Rouse. (1924). Loeb Classical Library. ISBN 0674992008
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Lucretius and Epicurus
Paradosis and survival : three chapters in the history of Epicurean philosophy
Prosopography of Roman Epicureans from the second century B.C. to the second century A.D.
The sculpted word : Epicureanism and philosophical recruitment in ancient Greece
Bernard Frischer. (1982). University of California Press. ISBN 0520041909
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Live unnoticed = (Lathe biōsas) : on the vicissitudes of an Epicurean doctrine
Pythagoreanism
The Pythagorean Sourcebook and Library: An Anthology of Ancient Writings Which Relate to Pythagoras and Pythagorean Philosophy
Kenneth Sylvan Guthrie. (1987). Weiser. ISBN 978-0933999510
From the Publisher and an Editorial Review: "'The Pythagorean Sourcebok and Library is an indispensable compilation of original material in very readable translations to satisfy all needs for increasing our knowledge and understanding of Pythagoras and Pythagoreanism.'
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From the Publisher and an Editorial Review: "'The Pythagorean Sourcebok and Library is an indispensable compilation of original material in very readable translations to satisfy all needs for increasing our knowledge and understanding of Pythagoras and Pythagoreanism.'
-- Platon
This anthology, the largest collection of Pythagorean writings ever to appear in English, contains the four ancient biographies of Pythagoras and over 25 Pythagorean and Neopythagorean writings from the Classical and Hellenistic periods." This is a useful one volume compilation of original source material that would require searching in multiple classical sources - some very obscure and hard to find. Contributed by A. Sempronius RegulusBuy from Amazon: Canada UK USA
Pythagoras: His Life, Teaching, and Influence
Christoph Riedweg. (2008). Cornell University Press. ISBN 978-0801474521
From a professional Editorial Review: "Ancient tradition makes Pythagoras the embodiment of the wise man: a traveller, a scientist, a guru, an astronomer and cosmologist, a mathematician, a politician. How much of the legend is true and can the historical Pythagoras be reconstructed? In an unusually lucid and methodical book, Christoph Riedweg tackles all the aspects of the traditions about this legendary wise man. He shows that the key to understanding Pythagoras is his uniquely comprehensive way of structuring reality: a theory of the cosmos entails both science and religious doctrine, a way of life and a political attitude. This book is an excellent introduction to the study of Pythagoras and the philosophical school of the Pythagoreans."—Nanno Marinatos, University of Illinois at Chicago Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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From a professional Editorial Review: "Ancient tradition makes Pythagoras the embodiment of the wise man: a traveller, a scientist, a guru, an astronomer and cosmologist, a mathematician, a politician. How much of the legend is true and can the historical Pythagoras be reconstructed? In an unusually lucid and methodical book, Christoph Riedweg tackles all the aspects of the traditions about this legendary wise man. He shows that the key to understanding Pythagoras is his uniquely comprehensive way of structuring reality: a theory of the cosmos entails both science and religious doctrine, a way of life and a political attitude. This book is an excellent introduction to the study of Pythagoras and the philosophical school of the Pythagoreans."—Nanno Marinatos, University of Illinois at Chicago Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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Lore and Science in Ancient Pythagoreanism
Walter Burkert. (1972). Harvard University Press. ISBN 978-0674539181
One of the indispensible studies of ancient Pythagorean philosophy and science. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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One of the indispensible studies of ancient Pythagorean philosophy and science. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans: A Brief History
Charles H. Kahn. (2000). hackett Publishing. ISBN 978-0872205758
A very accurate and clear survey of the history of the Pythagorean tradition. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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A very accurate and clear survey of the history of the Pythagorean tradition. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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The Manual of Harmonics of Nicomachus the Pythagorean
Flora Levin. (1998). Phanes Press. ISBN 978-0933999435
This is the only complete English translation of the Pythagorean philosopher and engineer, Nicomachus of Gerasa. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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This is the only complete English translation of the Pythagorean philosopher and engineer, Nicomachus of Gerasa. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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Diogenes Laertius: Lives of Eminent Philosophers,
Diogenes Laertius, R.D. Hicks trans.. (1925). Loeb Classical Library. ISBN 0674992032
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The Pythagorean golden verses : with introduction and commentary
On the Pythagorean way of life
Iamblichus,John Dillon,Jackson Hershbell eds.. (1991). Scholars Press. ISBN 1555405223
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Ancient philosophy, mystery, and magic : Empedocles and Pythagorean tradition
Pagan Philosophers On Christianity
On the True Doctrine: A Discourse Against the Christians
Celsus (R. Joseph Hoffman, editor, translator). (1987). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0195041514
A highly acclaimed new translation and critical restoration of this pagan philosophical response to the rise of Christianity by R. Joseph Hoffman who adds a very fine critical introduction, places the material in historical context, and has very illuminating footnotes. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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A highly acclaimed new translation and critical restoration of this pagan philosophical response to the rise of Christianity by R. Joseph Hoffman who adds a very fine critical introduction, places the material in historical context, and has very illuminating footnotes. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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Porphyry's Against the Christians: The Literary Remains
Porphyry (R. Joseph Hoffman, editor, translator). (1994). Prometheus Books. ISBN 978-0879758899
Another work, among three, of R. Joseph Hoffman's critical restoration and new translation of historical works by pagans on Christianity. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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Another work, among three, of R. Joseph Hoffman's critical restoration and new translation of historical works by pagans on Christianity. Contributed by A. Sempronius Regulus
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Julian's Against the Galileans
Flavius Claudius Julianus, Emperor of Rome (R. Joseph Hoffman, editor, translator). (2004). Prometheus Books. ISBN 978-1591021988
From Editorial Review and Publisher: "Professor Hoffmann in a very solid work has laid the foundation for any future study of Julian the Apostate. His book is a great achievement, and I will consult it frequently." DR. GERD LUDEMANN; Professor of the History and Literature of Early Christianity; University of Gottingen, Germany; Author of PAUL: THE FOUNDER OF CHRISTIANITY and JESUS AFTER TWO THOUSAND YEARS
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From Editorial Review and Publisher: "Professor Hoffmann in a very solid work has laid the foundation for any future study of Julian the Apostate. His book is a great achievement, and I will consult it frequently." DR. GERD LUDEMANN; Professor of the History and Literature of Early Christianity; University of Gottingen, Germany; Author of PAUL: THE FOUNDER OF CHRISTIANITY and JESUS AFTER TWO THOUSAND YEARS
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"This is the first modern English translation of the complete corpus of Julian's AGAINST THE GALILEANS and related writings, including letters and edicts bearing on Julian's attitude toward Christians and the Church, together with the most famous accounts of his short career written by the Christian historians Socrates Scholasticus and Sozemon, both composed within a century of Julian's death. It not only puts the work of the philosopher-emperor into historical perspective but also offers important insights into the waning days of pagan philosophy and the growth of the Christian church against the background of intellectual and religious opposition. The translations are supported by a full historical introduction to the life of Julian and a detailed treatment of his religious philosophy, including the origins of his understanding of the Christian faith." Contributed by A. Sempronius RegulusBuy from Amazon: Canada UK USA
