Author

Publication

2001-08-31 - Oxford University Press, USA

Language

English

Word Count

66,000 words, Guess

Page Count

264 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139780199244966
  • ISBN-100199244960
  • LibraryThing1170461
  • Library of Congress Control Number2001036754
  • Better World Books9780199244966
and 2 more
  • Better World BooksO9-AUF-599
  • Open LibraryOL7403571M

Classifications

  • LCCB395.A29 2001
  • LCCB395 .A29 2001
  • DDC184
and 1 more
  • LCCB395 .A29 1997

Description

J. L. Ackrill's work on Plato and Aristotle has had a considerable influence upon ancient philosophical studies in the late twentieth century. In his writings the rigour and clarity of contemporary analytic philosophy are brought to bear upon ancient thought; in many cases he has provided the first analytic treatment of a key issue. Gathered now in this volume are the best of Ackrill's essays on the two greatest philosophers of antiquity. Here he examines a wide range of texts and topics - from ethics and logic to epistemology and metaphysics - which continue to be the focus of debate today.

First Sentence

The Platonic doctrine of reminiscence, that what we call learning is really recalling what we already know, is argued for at length in two places.

Excerpt

The Platonic doctrine of reminiscence, that what we call learning is really recalling what we already know, is argued for at length in two places.

Subjects

Topics

184PlatoAristotlePHILOSOPHYB395 .a29 1997History & SurveysAncient & Classical

Other Editions

  • Essays on Plato and AristotleOxford University Press, USA2001-08-31

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