Central Works of Philosophy: Ancient and MedievalJohn Shand McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP, 2005 - 288 pages Volume 1 gives readers a deep understanding of the contribution that the ancient Greek and medieval philosophers have made to contemporary philosophical debate. From Plato to William of Ockham, the philosophical texts covered offer a remarkable insight into a world out of which our present way of thinking emerged. |
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