The Secret Codes of the Mind

Ancient Greek Philosophy, Book II

Andrew V Kudin

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Kudin & Sons Academic Press
15 May 2025

Philosophy; Philosophy & theory of education; Higher & further education, tertiary education

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The Secret Codes of the Mind: Ancient Greek Philosophy, Book II (Revised Academic Edition)

This second volume in the six-part academic series The Secret Codes of the Mind offers a rigorous and accessible exploration of Ancient Greek philosophy-the intellectual foundation of Western thought. Intended for classroom use and independent study alike, the volume traces the development of key philosophical ideas from the early Presocratic thinkers through the major classical and Hellenistic schools.

The volume opens with a detailed examination of the Presocratics, including Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Heraclitus, Pythagoras, Parmenides, Melissus, and Anaxagoras. These thinkers represent the earliest systematic attempts to understand nature through rational inquiry. Zeno's paradoxes are examined as part of early debates on motion, plurality, and logical reasoning.

The lecture on Socratic philosophy explores Socrates' ethical inquiries, his dialectical method, and his pivotal role in shaping critical thought. Plato's philosophy is presented through a structured analysis of his early, middle, and late dialogues, highlighting key concepts such as justice, knowledge, and the nature of the soul. Core texts, including Republic and Phaedo, are addressed.

The study of Aristotle focuses on his major contributions to logic, ethics, metaphysics, and political theory, with emphasis on Nicomachean Ethics, Politics, and Metaphysics. The volume concludes with a survey of Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Skepticism schools that examined the nature of happiness, virtue, and knowledge, leaving a lasting imprint on philosophical thought.

Clear, scholarly, and comprehensive, Volume II provides essential insight into the philosophical heritage of antiquity and its enduring influence on modern thought. It is suitable for undergraduate and graduate-level philosophy courses, academic libraries, and readers seeking a structured introduction to the formative ideas of Western intellectual history.

By: Andrew V Kudin
Imprint: Kudin & Sons Academic Press
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 771g
ISBN: 9798998901218
Pages: 236
Publication Date: 15 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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