Greek philosophy is a difficult subject. You have to understand complex ideas, and you have to bridge the social and historical gaps between contemporary and Hellenistic culture. The Classic Surveys on Greek Philosophy collection provides resources for gaining competency in the historical context and intellectual world of the Greek philosophers. The authors identify individual thinkers and philosophical schools, explaining the contributions of each. The perennially relevant works in this collection will provide a foundation for life-long exploration of Greek philosophy, as well as its intellectual descendants.

Providing a succinct but informative historical sketch of Greek philosophy, B. C. Burt’s work introduces readers to all of the major figures in Greek philosophy and includes preeminent figures such as Plato and Aristotle, and other figures such as Diogenes Laertius, Zeno, and Epictetus.