David N Sedley (115 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 253 pages. French language. 6.69x4.25x0.47 inches. In Stock.

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paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Condition: Near Fine. 234pp, unmarked.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Cambridge Companion to Greek and Roman Philosophy. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Gebraucht / Used. Fine state d573e.

Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. This book is designed to appeal both to those interested in Roman poetry and to specialists in ancient philosophy. In it David Sedley explores Lucretius' complex relationship with Greek culture, in particular with Empedocles, whose poetry was the model for his own, with Epicurus, the source of his philosophical inspiration, and with the Greek language itself. He includes a detailed reconstruction of Epicurus' great treatise On Nature, and seeks to show how Lucretius worked with this as his sole philosophical source, but gradually emancipated himself from its structure, transforming its raw contents into something radically new. By pursuing these themes, the book uncovers many unrecognised aspects of Lucretius' methods and achievements as a poetic craftsman.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: New. pp. 256.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. Very Minor shelfwear to DJ else fine.; This book studies the structure and origins of De Rerum Natura (On the nature of things) , the great first-century BC poem by Lucretius. By showing how he worked from the literary model set by the Greek poet Empedocles but under the philosophical inspiration of the Greek philosopher Epicurus, the book seeks to characterise Lucretius' unique poetic achivement. It is addressed to those interested both in Latin poetry and in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy.; 252 pages.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Cambridge Companion to Greek and Roman Philosophy is a wide-ranging 2003 introduction to the study of philosophy in the ancient world. A team of leading specialists surveys the developments of the period and evaluates a comprehensive series of major thinkers, ranging from Pythagoras to Epicurus. There are also separate chapters on how philosophy in the ancient world interacted with religion, literature and science, and a final chapter traces the seminal influence of Greek and Roman philosophy down to the seventeenth century. Practical elements such as tables, illustrations, a glossary, and extensive advice on further reading make it an ideal book to accompany survey courses on the history of ancient philosophy. It will be an invaluable guide for all who are interested in the philosophical thought of this rich and formative period.…

Condition: New. pp. 524.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 640 pages. German language. 9.25x6.10x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book is designed to appeal both to those interested in Roman poetry and to specialists in ancient philosophy. In it David Sedley explores Lucretius' complex relationship with Greek culture, in particular with Empedocles, whose poetry was the model for his own, with Epicurus, the source of his philosophical inspiration, and with the Greek language itself. He includes a detailed reconstruction of Epicurus' great treatise On Nature, and seeks to show how Lucretius worked with this as his sole philosophical source, but gradually emancipated himself from its structure, transforming its raw contents into something radically new. By pursuing these themes, the book uncovers many unrecognised aspects of Lucretius' methods and achievements as a poetic craftsman.…

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. This book is designed to appeal both to those interested in Roman poetry and to specialists in ancient philosophy. In it David Sedley explores Lucretius' complex relationship with Greek culture, in particular with Empedocles, whose poetry was the model for his own, with Epicurus, the source of his philosophical inspiration, and with the Greek language itself. He includes a detailed reconstruction of Epicurus' great treatise On Nature, and seeks to show how Lucretius worked with this as his sole philosophical source, but gradually emancipated himself from its structure, transforming its raw contents into something radically new. By pursuing these themes, the book uncovers many unrecognised aspects of Lucretius' methods and achievements as a poetic craftsman.…

Condition: leido. Inglés. Rust 320.

Condition: New. This book studies the structure and origins of De Rerum Natura (On the Nature of Things), the great first-century BC poem by Lucretius. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ADL; DSBB; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 480. . 1998. hardcover. . . . .…

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. Presents a global reinterpretation of Cratylus, Plato's only dialogue devoted to the subject of language. Series: Cambridge Studies in the Dialogues of Plato. Num Pages: 204 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CF; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 475. . 2003. hardcover. . . . . …