<i>Retrieving the Ancients</i> tells the story of the first philosophers in the West. <br><ul><br><li>A clear and engaging introduction to ancient Greek philosophy. <br><li>Tells the story of the first philosophers in the West, from Thales to Aristotle. <br><li>Has a strong sense of narrative drive. <br><li>Treats the history of ancient Greek philosophy dialectically, as a conversation in which each thinker responds to and moves beyond his predecessors. <br><li>Argues that the works of the ancients are as valuable today as ever. </li></ul>