Antiquity

INTRODUCTION TO PRESOCRATICS ‘The general public and scholars alike will find Introduction to Presocratics stimulating, engaging and exceptionally useful. Stamatellos’ intriguing and illuminating the …

Historically speaking, the majority of efforts in the study of ancient Greek physics have traditionally been devoted either to the analysis of the surviving evidence concerning Presocratic philosophe …

This monograph begins with a puzzle: a Babylonian text from late 5th century BCE Uruk associating various diseases with bodily organs, which has evaded interpretation. The correct answer may reside i …

Socrates presents a compelling case for some life-changing conclusions that follow from a close reading of Socrates’ arguments.

• Offers a highly original study of Socrates and his …

A comprehensive yet accessible survey of ancient philosophy, covering Greek, Roman, and early Judeo-Christian philosophy, ideal for introductory courses in the ancient roots of modern worldviews Part …

This book investigates the issue of the singularity versus the multiplicity of ancient Near Eastern deities who are known by a common first name but differentiated by their last names, or geographic …

Age-old scholarly dogma holds that the death of serious theatre went hand-in-hand with the ‘death’ of the city-state and that the fourth century BC ushered in an era of theatrical mediocrity offering …

This handbook has two purposes: it is intended (1) as a handbook of Etruscology or Etruscan Studies, offering a state-of-the-art and comprehensive overview of the history of the discipline and its de …

A luxury, keep-sake edition of an ancient Chinese scripture This ancient text, fundamental to Taoism, has become a source of inspiration and guidance for millions in modern society. It’s focus on att …

Discover the timeless wisdom of stoic philosophy and learn how to apply ancient teachings to modern challenges. This practical introduction to philosophy as a way of life bridges the gap between anci …