Greek Philosophy

Reprint. Originally published: London : Adam and Charles Black, 1892.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Admirably fulfills its aim of explaining the development of Greek thought and Greek ways of thinking to the reader or student, who, while lacking knowledge of Greek, still wants to learn something about the philosophers whose ideas have coloured and influenced European culture"

Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 1975. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

In this book, F.M. Cornford explains why the life and work of Socrates stand out as marking a turning-point in the history of thought. He shows how Socrates revolutionized the concept of philosophy, converting it from the study of Nature to the study of the human soul, the meaning of right and wrong, and the ends for which we ought to live. This is, in fact, the story of the whole creative period of Greek philosophy - the Ionian nature of science before Socrates, Socrates himself, and his chief... Read more about this item

Some bumping and chipping and tear on the lower spine and small crease lower front cover edge , hinges are in good condition. Big crease top front cover and mild discolouration of cover. Two or three small markings insideand very minor underlining (4 or 5 sentances undelined in blue biro ).

London: Constable. 1996. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 69 pages. . 1st Edition. Softcover.

St Paul, MN: Professors World Peace Academy. 1998. Near Fine condition. An excellent copy. 275 pages. Designed by editor Morton A. Kaplan to show why - despite the fundamental flaws in its accounts of "truth" and "knowledge" - the classical Greek philosophical quest que for rational knowledge remains legitimate and vital. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Trade Paperback.

Cornell University Press, 1984. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.