A History of Ancient Philosophy: Plato and Aristotle

A sweeping, expertly argued history of ancient philosophy from Plato to Aristotle. This second volume surveys the core figures and ideas that shaped early Western thought, offering clear explanations of complex theories and how they connect across centuries. This edition lays out a unified view of Platonic and Aristotelian thought, tracing their metaphysical, ethical, religious, and political dimensions. It highlights how early thinkers built a framework for knowledge, truth, and the life of the mind, and it places their ideas in the broader history of philosophy. How Plato’s theory of ideas and the metaphysical-dialectical method are developed and critiquedThe evolution of Aristotelian metaphysics, physics, psychology, and the practical sciencesThe foundations of logic, rhetoric, and poetry in the classical traditionThe ethical, religious, and political dimensions that connect theory with life Ideal for readers of Plato and Aristotle, and for anyone seeking a rigorous, accessible guide to ancient philosophical thought and its enduring influence. Read more