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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Knowledge in a Nutshell
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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
Duration:00:00:17
Introduction
Duration:00:04:30
Chapter 1: What is Classical Philosophy
Duration:00:14:41
Chapter 2: Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes
Duration:00:18:39
Chapter 3: Anaxagoras
Duration:00:11:41
Chapter 4: Empedocles
Duration:00:13:54
Chapter 5: Parmenides and Zeno
Duration:00:14:51
Chapter 6: Pythagoras and his Disciples
Duration:00:15:45
Chapter 7: Heraclitus
Duration:00:13:12
Chapter 8: The Atomists
Duration:00:14:17
Chapter 9: The Sophists
Duration:00:14:21
Chapter 10: Socrates
Duration:00:13:12
Chapter 11: Plato
Duration:00:15:03
Chapter 12: Aristotle
Duration:00:16:16
Chapter 13: Philo of Alexandria
Duration:00:13:32
Chapter 14: The Sceptics
Duration:00:14:33
Chapter 15: The Stoics
Duration:00:15:01
Chapter 16: Epicurus
Duration:00:16:11
Chapter 17: Lucretius
Duration:00:14:38
Chapter 18: Seneca
Duration:00:14:18
Chapter 19: Epictetus
Duration:00:12:47
Chapter 20: Marcus Aurelius
Duration:00:13:09
Chapter 21: Plotinus
Duration:00:14:21
Chapter 22: The Legacies of Classical Philosophy
Duration:00:08:37
Glossary
Duration:00:10:10
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:28