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 An
Introduction to Philosophy: The Perennial
Principles of the Classical Realist
Tradition, by Daniel J.
Sullivan
I used Sullivan's old textbook in
philosophy when I was a student. It was a
good general introduction to classical
realism. This is a newer book and an
excellent introduction for everyone. I
highly recommend it to all. Jonathan
Dolhenty
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An Inquiry
Into Ancient Greek Realism: Words Do Not
Matter, by Michael Bakaoukas, M.Sc.,
Ph.D.
In general, the purpose of this book is
to answer the question: "What kind of
realism fits and explains the ancient
Greek mentality?" To accomplish this task,
the book has the following objectives:
- To find out to what extent ancient
Greek Realism involves at least the
claim that there is a reality
independent of us and our minds, and
that what we think understand and
recognize does not necessarily exhaust
what that reality involves;
- To show that ancient Greek realism
is compatible with a modern
non-linguistic, non-analytical
philosophical realism, with a direct
realist causal theory of perception and
knowledge, and with commonsense
realism;
- To show that this kind of realism
is the most influential way in which
ancient Greeks view the world and their
life;
- To examine the ethics of ancient
Greek realism and to see how modern
readers and specifically 23 American
students interpret (and respond to)
ancient Greek realism as a way of
life;
- To examine the anti-realist
sceptical trends in ancient Greek
thought and the relationship between
skepticism and anti-realism;
- To see what is the modern version
of Ancient Greek Realism according to
The Radical Academy, Center for Applied
Philosophy (Oregon, USA).
 Dr.
Bakaoukas received his doctorate in
ancient Greek philosophy from the
University of Athens (Greece). He is
currently teaching philosophy at the
University of Piraeus in Greece, at the
Technical and Vocational Teacher Training
Institute in Greece, and at the College
Year in Athens, International Center for
Hellenic and Mediterranean Studies. For
many years he has been the consulting
fellow in Greek Philosophy for The Radical
Academy.
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Introduction to Realistic Philosophy, by
John Daniel Wild
An excellent introduction to some of
the main principles of classical
philosophical realism. This is a reprint
of the original edition which was issued
in the late 1940s. A basic introduction to
realism for anyone. The main emphasis is
on ethics, philosophy of man, and
philosophy of nature. A necessary addition
to every realist's library.
This book, originally published in 1948
by Harper and Row, provides the student
and general reader with a sympathetic
introduction to the basic concepts and
principles of classical, realistic
philosophy. Topics include: the perfection
of human nature; irresponsibility and its
causes; intellectual virtue and moral
virtue; the rational guidance of action
(justice) and the happy life; social
ethics; and the philosophy of nature among
others.
Note: This book is currently out of
print. However, you may be able to pick up
a used copy.
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clicking HERE.
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