Introductory Readings in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy

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This concise anthology of primary sources designed for use in an ancient philosophy survey ranges from the Presocratics to Plato, Aristotle, the Hellenistic philosophers, and the Neoplatonists. The Second Edition features an amplified selection of Presocratic fragments in newly revised translations by Richard D. McKirahan. Also included is an expansion of the Hellenistic unit, featuring new selections from Lucretius and Sextus Empiricus as well as a new translation, by Peter J. Anderson, of most of Seneca's De Providentia . The selections from Plotinus have also been expanded. Review: Great Book - I had to get this book for school. It has your basic works from Plato, Aristotle, and many others from early Greek and Roman Philosophers. Review: Dive into Greek and Roman Phillosphy. - Great book on philosophy for people who are interested in delving deep in Greek and Roman. The author explains well the basis the history in a lucid as well as detailed way. Good for serious reader as well as a beginner.