An Introduction to Greek Philosophy
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Narrated by:
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David Roochnik
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Written by:
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David Roochnik
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The Great Courses
About this listen
More than 2,500 years later, the fundamental questions asked by the ancient Greeks continue to challenge, fascinate, and instruct us. Is reality stable and permanent or is it always changing? Are ethical values like justice and courage relative? What is justice? What is happiness? How shall we best live our lives?
In this series of 24 lectures, Professor Roochnik invites you to join this eternal discussion. You'll study the development of Greek philosophy, meet its major thinkers, and explore the issues and ideas that concerned them, from the Pre-Socratic concerns with "Being" to the staggering contributions of Plato and Aristotle.
Alfred North Whitehead, the great 20th-century British philosopher, said, "The safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato." In the Middle Ages, Aristotle was held in such high esteem that he was simply known as "the philosopher."In this course, you not only learn about Greek philosophy but, to some extent, how to do it. Professor Roochnik emphasizes that Greek philosophy is ultimately not about facts or answers but about the give-and-take of ideas. By joining the conversation, you will come away with a new appreciation for how Greek philosophy still heavily influences our view of life.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
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- Brandon Maser
- 2023-01-23
Excellent
Really great course. The lecturer makes the material very accessible and engaging. He is absolutely fantastic to listen to and is Cleary very passionate and knowledgeable about the subject matter.
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- Roberta W
- 2022-10-21
Overall, pretty good
Definitely helped me place the Greek philosophers in chronological order, understand how they developed their views based on who came before, and their arguments.
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- Karandeep S.
- 2022-06-01
Very well put together
These lectures are amazing. Really very well put together. very dialectical. Good narrator. good pace.
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- Kindle Customer
- 2022-02-12
Well written, well spoken.
I felt as though I was in a prestigious University lecture. I felt enlightened to have listened to this book. I truly enjoyed and couldn't wait to finish it.
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