A Contemporary Introduction Shields, Christopher creator text New York Routledge 2023 2nd monographic eng

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x, 303p. Ancient Philosophy, Second Edition, retains its helpful structure: each philosophical position receives: (1) a brief introduction, (2) a sympathetic review of its principal motivations and primary supporting arguments, and (3) a short assessment, inviting readers to evaluate its plausibility. The result is a book that brings the ancient arguments to life, making the introduction truly contemporary. It continues to serve as both a first stop and a well-visited resource for any student of the subject. Key Features: ▸ Extends the range of coverage well into the sixth century CE by offering a new chapter on Neoplatonism and early Christian philosophy, featuring discussions of Proclus and Augustine. ▸ Explains the conflicts between Plato and the Sophists by highlighting their approaches to rhetoric as an instrument of persuasion, offering a helpful explanation of two senses of argument. ▸ Includes new coverage of Plato’s argument from the Simplicity of the Soul, Argument from Affinity, and Argument against Rhetoric. ▸ Includes coverage of Aristotle’s political naturalism PreSocratics Sophist Socrates Plato Aristotle Hellenistic Philosophy Epicureans Stoics Skepticism Late Antique Philosophy Proclus Augustine 180 SHI/A 9780367458355 260326 20260326152336.0