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Knowledge in a Nutshell: Classical Philosophy - by  Michael Moore (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Knowledge in a Nutshell: Classical Philosophy - by Michael Moore (Paperback)

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  • Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell explains the key ideas of the great philosophers of antiquity in an accessible, easy-to-understand format.
  • About the Author: Michael Moore is a doctoral student in philosophy at the University of Chicago.
  • 240 Pages
  • Philosophy, History & Surveys
  • Series Name: Knowledge in a Nutshell

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Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell explains the key ideas of the great philosophers of antiquity in an accessible, easy-to-understand format.

Each chapter features helpful summaries of the main philosophical concepts and the biographies of both famous and lesser-known classical philosophers - as well as a few words on their relevance today.

The book includes a diagram of the "Philosopher's Family Tree," flaps for easy place-keeping, a handy index, and a range of philosophers and schools of thought from the Classical Era, including:

- Socrates
- Plato
- Aristotle
- Marcus Aurelius
- Pythagoras
- Seneca
ABOUT THE SERIES: The critically-acclaimed Knowledge in a Nutshell series provides accessible and engaging introductions to wide-ranging topics, written by experts in their fields.



About the Author



Michael Moore is a doctoral student in philosophy at the University of Chicago. He specializes in the ideas of Plato and Aristotle and in the works of Epicurus, Plotinus, and Lucretius among others. While his primary concern is philosophy, he enjoys classical poetry, drama, and literature.

Seeking to bring the ideas of the Ancient Greeks and Romans to a wider audience, he runs a blog at www.ancientgreekphilosopher.com

Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: History & Surveys
Series Title: Knowledge in a Nutshell
Publisher: Arcturus Editions
Theme: Ancient & Classical
Format: Paperback
Author: Michael Moore
Language: English
Street Date: November 26, 2018
TCIN: 1010780124
UPC: 9781788285827
Item Number (DPCI): 247-32-3492
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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