Knowledge in a Nutshell: Classical Philosophy: The Complete Guide to the Founders of Western Philosophy, Including Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Epi

Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell explains the key ideas of the great philosophers of antiquity in an accessible, easy-to-understand format.

Each chapter features helpful summaries of the main philosophical concepts and the biographies of both famous and lesser-known classical philosophers - as well as a few words on their relevance today.

The book includes a diagram of the "Philosopher's Family Tree," flaps for easy place-keeping, a handy index, and a range of philosophers and schools of thought from the Classical Era, including:

- Socrates
- Plato
- Aristotle
- Marcus Aurelius
- Pythagoras
- Seneca
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.