Synopses & Reviews
The only encyclopedia in English specific to the field of Classical Philosophy, this work presents 270 articles on major and minor figures and on topics of importance to the philosophy of Greek and Roman antiquity. The articles present not only succinct historical accounts of their subject matter, but they introduce readers to issues of interpretation and debate in the contemporary scholarly study of the philosophy of the Classical period. Scholars, students, and interested lay persons will find this volume useful in gaining a comprehensive view of the field. The contributors, representing three continents, are themselves leading scholars of international stature.
Topical articles survey areas traditional to philosophy, such as epistemology, ethics, philosophy of mind, and political thought. Some topical articles focus on specific philosophical concepts and related problems, surveying discussion and debate among the ancient thinkers from the Presocratics to the Neoplatonists. Other articles trace the history of philosophical schools; still others focus on disciplines now distinguished from philosophy, such as science, mathematics, and medicine. The majority of the articles, however, focus on individual thinkers and their contributions to the traditions of philosophical thought in antiquity.
Review
[A] massive source of reliable information concerning the whole range of ancient philosophy, from Presocratic authors...down to the latest Neoplatonists....This will serve as an outstanding reference work for an accurate summary of up-to-date scholarship in ancient philosophy.Charles H. Kahn Professor of Philosophy University of Pennsylvania
Review
This encyclopedia fills a void in philosophical reference works that has existed for far too long, and it will likely become a standard in the field. At present no encyclopedia in print in English adequately surveys the philosophy of Greek and Roman antiquity, and editor Zeyl has taken great pains to ensure that the coverage of topics and individuals is complete, resulting in a very substantial work....a very high quality of writing; topics and individuals are clearly and readably presented, and even a novice should come away with a much better understanding of subjects referenced....Recommended for all libraries with collections in classical philosophy.Library Journal
Review
This [book] will be useful for any student interested in ancient philosophy, who will be pointed in the right direction by the experts, but it will also be the most useful work for a non-specialist to consult, far more useful than the very abbreviated entries on these topics in more general encyclopedias.Julia Annas Professor of Philosophy The University of Arizona
Synopsis
The only encyclopedia in English specific to the field of Classical Philosophy, this work contains over 250 articles on major and minor figures and topics by leading scholars.
Synopsis
The only encyclopedia in English specific to the field of Classical Philosophy, this work presents 270 articles on major and minor figures and on topics of importance to the philosophy of Greek and Roman antiquity. The articles, written by leading scholars, present not only succinct historical accounts, but they inform readers about issues of interpretation and debate in the contemporary scholarly study of the Classical period. Scholars, students, and lay persons in any area of study that is influenced by the Classical era--from archaeology to oratory--will find this handy volume useful in gaining a comprehensive view of the philosophy of an era that has come to occupy a place of preeminence in humanistic studies.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [589]-591) and index.
About the Author
DONALD J. ZEYL is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Rhode Island.
Table of Contents
Preface
Abbreviations
The Encyclopedia
A Chronological Outline of Classical Philosophy
A Guide to Bibliography
Index