Thales to Sextus: An Introduction to Ancient Philosophy

Thales to Sextus: An Introduction to Ancient Philosophy by Garrett Thomson. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781478627760.

The period spanning approximately 624-545 BC to 175-225 AD is often considered the most exciting in Western philosophy. Designed as a companion to the original works of the ancient philosophers from this early period, this introductory text spotlights seminal thinkers, including the Sophists; offers a detailed analysis of the thoughts and teachings of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle; and features a well-rounded assessment of the Hellenistic and Roman philosophers, examining Epicureanism, Stoicism, and skepticism. Thomsons comprehensive treatment features accessible explanations of the philosophers central arguments in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and politics. He presents critical assessments of the philosophers views and recounts some of the major interpretations of the original texts by noted scholars. Also available from Waveland Press by Garrett Thomson, Bacon to Kant: An Introduction to Modern Philosophy, Fourth Edition (ISBN 9781478648987).