The Gang of Three: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle (Ancient Wisdom)

The media could not be loaded. Fast read with a wild mix of drama and politics. Messy but interesting.

It’s okay. A theology Prof Wrote it - no doubt to get tenure. A bit cumbersome to follow

Well thought ou first by historic perspective and then details. I really like the commentart at the end of each importanr chapter.

I’m well rounded in philosophy while also looking for contemporary explanations of classics and this provides excellent ways for new philosophy readers and novice readers a way to learn the foundations of this gang. Even if you never want to read the original books you will learn a great deal about life just by reading this one book.

This book is obviously, to me, written to be used as a textbook for students taking Introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy. It lays out the relationships between the "gang of three" and the pre-Socratic philosophers and each other. The author gently explains the differences and the advancement of their thought. The chapters that relate the tragic story of Socrates may engender debate from scholars of the topic but give the novice a solid grounding in the broad outline of the tale.

Glad to have read, would recommend to anyone interested in these philosophers. It’s better on Kindle. Makes it easy to look up names, places, wars, etc. I also use the clipping function and find reviewing these is helpful. Studied philosophy earlier in life. Now back at it.

Interesting reading

A nice introduction to philosophical thought