Synthesizing as it does the philosophical accomplishments of fifteen centuries, this book appears as the final achievement of ancient philosophy.
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- What does it mean?
- This book synthesizes fifteen centuries of philosophy and appears as the final achievement of ancient philosophy.
- In plain terms
- The book combines centuries of philosophy and marks the end of ancient philosophy.
- What can you take from it?
- Some works summarize and conclude entire eras.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What marks the end of an era?
- How do we define ancient philosophy?
Another view
Philosophy continued after this book, so calling it the final achievement is contested.
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