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<p><br>Edited by one of the most renowned scholars in the field, Voices of Ancient Philosophy&#58; An Introductory Reader is a unique and accessible introduction to the richness of ancient philosophy. Featuring a topical--as opposed to chronological--organization, this text introduces students to the wide range of approaches and traditions in ancient philosophy. In each section Annas presents the ancient debates on a particular philosophical topic, drawing on a greater diversity of ancient sources than a chronological approach allows. The book is divided into six sections&#58; Fate and Freedom; Reason and Emotion; Knowledge, Belief, and Skepticism; Metaphysical Questions; How Should You Live?; and Society and the State. Annas includes a generous selection of the works of Plato and Aristotle, as well as those of the Stoics, Epicureans, and Skeptics. She also includes selections from less familiar philosophers and from authors in whose works philosophical issues arise, such as poets, medical writers, historians, and Jewish and Christian writers. The volume features biographical sketches of the philosophers, a timeline, and short discussions of the major movements in ancient philosoph

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Author

[edited by] Julia Annas

Publisher

Oxford University Press, USA

Published

2000

Language

EN

ISBN

9780195126952

Category

philosophy

Subjects

Social Science, Philosophy, History

Rating

3.93 / 5 (15 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14