Ancient Thought Plato Aristotle Author:Edited by Norman F. Cantor and Peter L. Klein This series introduces students to works instrumental in shaping Western thought. Each volume contains extensive selections from the writings of two major thinkers of the same historical period. Passages from both familiar and unfamiliar works have been chosen to bring the reader to an understanding of the central thought of the writer. Follo... more »wing these selections are commentaries by leading scholars which provide current criticisms of the works studied. Background material of the lives and times of the writers establishes the necessary historical context for intelligent study of the works. Questions raised at the intervals by the editors serve to guide the reader and to increase his confidence in dealing with the material.« less