An overview of the works that form the foundation of Western philosophy The writings of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle have resonated through the millennia and continue to influence the lives of people today. In A Short History of Greek Philosophy, renowned British classicist John Marshall provides a thorough yet engaging account of the seminal philosophical movements of ancient Greece, from the Sophists to the Sceptics to the Stoics. For readers looking to dip their toes into the vast ocean of Western philosophy, Marshall's history provides the perfect springboard. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
"We have met no better introduction to Greek philosophy as a whole than Dr. Marshall's convenient little treatise."
Saturday Review
"Dr. Marshall imparts a literary charm to his work, which is a welcome change from the way in which these philosophers are often regarded as mere thinking or phrase-grinding machines."
