Giannis (University of Copenhagen, Denmark) Stamatellos,
G Stamatellos
John Wiley & Sons
e druk, 2012
9780470655023
Introduction to Presocratics – A Thematic Approach to Early Greek Philosophy with Key Readings
A Thematic Approach to Early Greek Philosophy with Key Readings
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Gebonden, 176 blz.
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John Wiley & Sons |
e druk, 2012
ISBN13: 9780470655023
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Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
Introduction to Presocratics presents a succinct introduction to Greek thinkers of the 6th and 5th century BCE and a thematic exploration of the topics and enquiries opened by these first philosophers and scientists of the Western tradition.
Offers a concise, thematically organized introduction to the Presocratics
Includes a previously unpublished translation of the main fragments of the Presocratics by Classics scholar Rosemary Wright
Covers key figures including Thales, Anaximander and Anaximenes of Miletus, Xenophanes, Heraclitus, Pythagoras, Parmenides and Zeno of Elea, Empedocles, Anaxagoras and Democritus
Supplemented with helpful features including a timeline, map of the ancient world, glossary of terms, and index of proper names
Specificaties
Inhoudsopgave
<p>Preface viii</p>
<p>Chronology xi</p>
<p>Reference Guide to the Presocratics xii</p>
<p>Map: The Eastern Mediterranean in the Sixth and Fifth Century bce xiv</p>
<p>1 Introduction 1</p>
<p>2 The Philosophers 9</p>
<p>3 Principles 19</p>
<p>4 Cosmos 31</p>
<p>5 Being 41</p>
<p>6 Soul 52</p>
<p>7 Knowledge 62</p>
<p>8 Ethics 71</p>
<p>9 Conclusion 80</p>
<p>Appendix A: Translation of the Main Fragments 82</p>
<p>Appendix B: The Presocratic Sources 116</p>
<p>Appendix C: The Presocratic Legacy 119</p>
<p>Glossary of Greek Terms 131</p>
<p>Glossary of Philosophical Terms 134</p>
<p>Bibliography 141</p>
<p>Index 151</p>
<p>Chronology xi</p>
<p>Reference Guide to the Presocratics xii</p>
<p>Map: The Eastern Mediterranean in the Sixth and Fifth Century bce xiv</p>
<p>1 Introduction 1</p>
<p>2 The Philosophers 9</p>
<p>3 Principles 19</p>
<p>4 Cosmos 31</p>
<p>5 Being 41</p>
<p>6 Soul 52</p>
<p>7 Knowledge 62</p>
<p>8 Ethics 71</p>
<p>9 Conclusion 80</p>
<p>Appendix A: Translation of the Main Fragments 82</p>
<p>Appendix B: The Presocratic Sources 116</p>
<p>Appendix C: The Presocratic Legacy 119</p>
<p>Glossary of Greek Terms 131</p>
<p>Glossary of Philosophical Terms 134</p>
<p>Bibliography 141</p>
<p>Index 151</p>