Ancient and Hellenistic Thought
No. of pages 118
Published: 2008
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Ancient thinkers provided the foundations of the philosophical process, examining the universe's purpose, as well as humankind's place within it. ""Ancient and Hellenistic Thought"" covers pre-Socratic, Classical, and Hellenistic philosophers and their theories, illuminating some of the first and most enduring answers given about the nature of the world and those who live in it. It begins by exploring the questions posed by the pre-Socratics, the pioneers of scientific investigation: How did the world come into being? What is the world made of? Why is the world always changing? The Classical and Hellenistic thinkers moved away from the study of the universe to consider human beings, asking, What is a meaningful life? What happens after I die? Is there a God? What is the soul? Their profound answers to these inquiries have enlightened for more than 2,000 years.
There are 118 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Chelsea House Publishers .
Joan A. Price is professor emeritus in philosophy and religious studies at Mesa Community College. She taught philosophy at the undergraduate level for 35 years.