Knowledge in a Nutshell: Classical Philosophy
Michael Moore
From Socrates' fascinating discussions of morality and virtue to Pythagoras' attempts to understand the arrangement of the cosmos, the thinkers of the ancient world provided us with an astonishing array of ideas that has helped to shape the modern world.
Ranging across Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy from Anaximander to Plotinus, Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell explains important ideas such as Plato's Theory of Forms, Zeno's Paradox, and the Stoicism of Marcus Aurelius.
Filled with helpful diagrams and simple summaries of complex theories, this essential introduction brings the great ideas of antiquity to everyone.
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.
Duration - 5h 28m.
Author - Michael Moore.
Narrator - Jot Davies.
Published Date - Thursday, 23 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 Arcturus Holdings Limited ©.
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Description:
From Socrates' fascinating discussions of morality and virtue to Pythagoras' attempts to understand the arrangement of the cosmos, the thinkers of the ancient world provided us with an astonishing array of ideas that has helped to shape the modern world. Ranging across Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy from Anaximander to Plotinus, Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell explains important ideas such as Plato's Theory of Forms, Zeno's Paradox, and the Stoicism of Marcus Aurelius. Filled with helpful diagrams and simple summaries of complex theories, this essential introduction brings the great ideas of antiquity to everyone. 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. Duration - 5h 28m. Author - Michael Moore. Narrator - Jot Davies. Published Date - Thursday, 23 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 Arcturus Holdings Limited ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:17
Introduction
Duración:00:04:30
Chapter 1: What is Classical Philosophy
Duración:00:14:41
Chapter 2: Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes
Duración:00:18:39
Chapter 3: Anaxagoras
Duración:00:11:41
Chapter 4: Empedocles
Duración:00:13:54
Chapter 5: Parmenides and Zeno
Duración:00:14:51
Chapter 6: Pythagoras and his Disciples
Duración:00:15:45
Chapter 7: Heraclitus
Duración:00:13:12
Chapter 8: The Atomists
Duración:00:14:17
Chapter 9: The Sophists
Duración:00:14:21
Chapter 10: Socrates
Duración:00:13:12
Chapter 11: Plato
Duración:00:15:03
Chapter 12: Aristotle
Duración:00:16:16
Chapter 13: Philo of Alexandria
Duración:00:13:32
Chapter 14: The Sceptics
Duración:00:14:33
Chapter 15: The Stoics
Duración:00:15:01
Chapter 16: Epicurus
Duración:00:16:11
Chapter 17: Lucretius
Duración:00:14:38
Chapter 18: Seneca
Duración:00:14:18
Chapter 19: Epictetus
Duración:00:12:47
Chapter 20: Marcus Aurelius
Duración:00:13:09
Chapter 21: Plotinus
Duración:00:14:21
Chapter 22: The Legacies of Classical Philosophy
Duración:00:08:37
Glossary
Duración:00:10:10
Closing Credits
Duración:00:00:28