Ancient Greek Philosophy Books

Whether you are interested in the history of ancient Greek philosophy, books on understanding Greek philosophy or want to read the great philosphers themselves, Barnes & Noble has the right book for you! What is Greek Philosophy and why is it important? Greek Philosophy is a system of thought and principles that was developed in Ancient Greece between the 6th and 4th centuries B.C. The ancient Greek Philosophers made sense of the world using reason and logic as opposed to relying on popular myths. They developed ideas for governing, social relationships, human nature, ethics, and human behavior. Ancient Greek Philosophy is important, because it has shaped many of our current civilization's ideas on justice, virtue, knowledge, and truth. These ideas have endured for centuries, and have had a lasting effect on how we live, believe, and think.

Who are the Great Greek Philosophers?

Though there were many great Greek Philosophers, the most well known and influential ones today are Aristotle, Plato and Socrates.

10 Best Greek Philosophy Books Everyone Should Study in Their Lifetime

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Letters from a Stoic by Seneca
The Republic by Plato
Five Dialogues by Plato
The Symposium by Plato
The Emperor's Handbook by Marcus Aurelius
Poetics and Rhetoric by Aristotle
The Last Days of Socrates by Plato
The Art of Happiness by Epicurus
The Basic Works of Aritstotle by Aristotle