'an exciting, and rigorous, introduction to the subject which is a delight' Greece and Rome'A remarkable combination of wide ranging thought with compactness of treatment. Excellent for introductory courses on ancient philosophy.'F. S. Halliwell, Birmingham University'A remarkable feat of exposition, compression, and learning.'Dr P.J. Fitzpatrick, Dept.

of Philosophy, University of Durham'This is an outstandingly useful introduction to Ancient Philosophy.'Dr G.J.P. O'Daly, Dept. Classics, University of Nottingham'A very good general survey of a huge topic - clear, analytic and well-argued.'Dr C.J.

Gill, Exeter University'An excellent introduction to the subject: clear, concise, and written so as to stimulate undergraduate interest.'Dr S. Stern-Gillet, Bolton Institute of Higher Education'Students of Greek political thought will want to read Irwin's book. Its historical range is impressive, stretching from Homer to Augustine . its scope is wide. Irwin has written a fine volume, a coherent history of classical thought . students of Greek political theory will want to read this book.'Daniel H.

Frank, University of Kentucky, Polis, Vol.9, No.2, 1990.