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An introductory reader is a unique and accessible introduction to the richness of ancient philosophy. Annas explores six themes as a way of alerting modern readers to the interest and challenge of ancient philosophy. Ancient scepticism and ancient religion julia annas the ancient pyrrhonists claim that scepticism does not lead to con. Pdf ethics in stoic philosophy julia annas academia. A very short introduction very short introductions 26 julia annas the tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one, in which the notes of discussion and argument constantly resound. Edited by one of the most renowned scholars in the field, voices of ancient philosophy. An introductory reader will also be of interest to scholars and general readers. The main task of julia annas platonic ethics, old and new is to question some old or maybe new.
Nov 06, 2015 julia annas is regents professor in philosophy at the university of arizona, and previously taught at st hughs college, oxford. Julia annas, an introduction to platos republic philpapers. This collection of chapters composed in honor of julia annas by her colleagues. An excellent text for courses in ancient philosophy and history of philosophy, voices of ancient philosophy. This book introduces readers to some ancient debates to engage with the ancient developments of some. Public users are able to search the site and view the abstracts and keywords for each book and chapter without a subscription. You are eligible for a full refund if no shippingpasseligible orders have been placed. Virtue ethics and the charge of egoism in morality and selfinterest, edited by paul bloomfield, oxford university press, 2008, pp. Stressing platos desire to stimulate philosophical thinking in his readers. Annnas takes a critical approach to platos thought and descriptions, renovates platos philosophy and comments it clearly and concisely by the view and thinking of presentday. Julia annas is professor of philosophy at the university of arizona and author of several books for oup, including an introduction to platos republic and the morality of happiness. Voices of ancient philosophy by julia annas, 2001, oxford university press edition, in english. Stressing platos desire to stimulate philosophical thinking in his readers, julia annas here demonstrates the coherence of his main moral argument on the nature of justice, and expounds related concepts of education, human motivation, knowledge and understanding.
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