Retrieving the ancients : an introduction to Greek philosophy

Retrieving the Ancients tells the story of the first philosophers in the West. * A clear and engaging introduction to ancient Greek philosophy. * Tells the story of the first philosophers in the West, from Thales to Aristotle. * Has a strong sense of narrative drive. * Treats the history of ancient Greek philosophy dialectically, as a conversation in which each thinker responds to and moves beyond his predecessors. * Argues that the works of the ancients are as valuable today as ever.