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Originally Posted by nomadicfollower
Glad this was bumped.
I've been looking for a pretty comprehensive book on Greek philosophy, but there are many to choose from. I want one that touchs upon the main philosophers and that maybe even gives a little history. Suggestions?
Currently I'm reading The Rebel by Albert Camus. It's an interesting read, even if I am lost on most of the historical references.
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It's frowned upon, but I would've thought you couldn't go wrong with the 'Introducing: Greek Philosophy' books.
I would reccommend any of Robert Grave's books on Greek Mythology (which isn't really what you're looking for).
I would also reccommend Plato's Last days of Socrates & the Republic as well as Aristotle's The Nichomachaen Ethics. Again, that's probably not what you're looking for, but I haven't ever read a secondary text which is as good an introduction as the primary ones.