Review: An invaluable guide to ancient Greek thought
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 17, 2013
This well-laid out book covers the whole history of ancient Greek thought in a structured manner - not an easy task indeed, but the author has done a great job.It provides a comprehensive introduction into the development of Greek philosophy, with insightful explanation of famous myths and how they have permeated Greek thought throughout centuries. It explains in detail the main concepts treated by Greek philosophers, from One and the Many, Matter and Mind, the Problem of Truth, and various Ideas of Happiness. It puts you into a contemplative state of mind, and for me it was a pleasurable summer reading under the stars (the Pythagorean Idea of Cosmos is a particularly interesting section).This is an indispensable reference for ancient Greek thought, with detailed analysis of its main concepts and a very useful glossary. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Greek philosophy and the ways it shaped the modern understanding of the world around us.