Introductory Readings in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy

by C.D.C. Reeve (Editor), Patrick Lee Miller (Editor), Lloyd P. Gerson (Contributor)

A concise anthology for the ancient philosophy survey that ranges from the Presocratics through the Neoplatonists, Introductory Readings in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy features essential selections from C.D.C. Reeve's 2004 translation of Plato's Republic , which casts reported speech into direct dialogue, as well other translations known for their accuracy and accessibility. Introductions and notes are also included.

Genres: Philosophy, College, Classics

496 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 2006

About the author

C. D. C. Reeve is a philosophy professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He works primarily in Ancient Greek philosophy, especially Plato and Aristotle. He is also interested in philosophy generally, and has published work in the philosophy of sex and love, and on film. He has also translated many Ancient Greek texts, mostly by Plato and Aristotle.

Reviews

[Josef Hodgkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Should be required reading for all college students. Read when studying at Holy Apostles College and Seminary online.

[Rachele · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for my last semester of college. Some of the pieces were very interesting

[AnnaRose · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book focuses mostly on Plato and Aristotle but also addresses philosophers before and after them. Overall, I enjoyed it thoroughly. It had little background and mostly text which I preferred.