Publisher's Synopsis
The History of Ancient Philosophy Volume 1, written by August Heinrich Ritter, is a comprehensive study of the origins and development of philosophy in the ancient world. The book covers the philosophical ideas of the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, and explores the influence of these ideas on later philosophical thought. Ritter provides detailed accounts of the major philosophical schools of thought, including the Pre-Socratics, the Sophists, Plato, and Aristotle. He also examines the role of philosophy in ancient society, including its relationship to religion and politics. The book is written in a scholarly style and is intended for students of philosophy and history, as well as anyone interested in the intellectual and cultural history of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
