This collection of essays showcases the most important and influential philosophical works of the ancient and medieval period, roughly from 600 BC to AD 1600. Each chapter takes a particular work of philosophy and discusses its proponent, its content and central arguments. These are: Plato's Republic; Aristotle' Nichomachean Ethics; Lucretius' On the Nature of the Universe; Sextus Emperiicus' Outlines of Pyrrhonism; Plotinus' The Enneads; Augustine's City of God; Anselm's Proslogion; Aquinas' Summa Theologia; Duns Scotus' Ordinatio; William of Ockham's Summa Logicae .

About the Author
John Shand, the editor, is an Associate Lecturer in Philosophy at the Open University.

Reviews
"This is an outstanding collection of essays on famous philosophical works that have shaped western civilization. The authors are top specialists in their respective fields, and they present clear and exciting expositions of their subjects. This is a 'must-have' volume for any student of philosophy who wants an authoritative and accessible guide to these classics." - James Fieser, University of Tennessee, and editor of the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy



Book Information
ISBN 9781844650132
Author John Shand
Format Paperback
Page Count 278
Imprint Acumen Publishing Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 453g