Essays on Plato and Aristotle
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Ancient, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
| Author: | J. L. Ackrill | ISBN: | 9780191089824 |
| Publisher: | Clarendon Press | Publication: | March 13, 1997 |
| Imprint: | Clarendon Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | J. L. Ackrill |
| ISBN: | 9780191089824 |
| Publisher: | Clarendon Press |
| Publication: | March 13, 1997 |
| Imprint: | Clarendon Press |
| Language: | English |
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 analytical 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.
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 analytical 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.
