Early Greek Philosophy (Penguin Classics)

Early Greek Philosophy (Penguin Classics)
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The works collected in this volume form the true foundation of Western philosophyâ€”the base upon which Plato and Aristotle and their successors would eventually build. Yet the importance of the Pre-Socratics thinkers lies less in their influenceâ€”great though that wasâ€”than in their astonishing intellectual ambition and imaginative reach. Zeno's dizzying 'proofs' that motion is impossible; the extraordinary atomic theories of Democritus; the haunting and enigmatic epigrams of Heraclitus; and the maxims of Alcmaeon: fragmentary as they often are, the thoughts of these philosophers seem strikingly modern in their concern to forge a truly scientific vocabulary and way of reasoning.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700Â titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theÂ series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-dateÂ translations by award-winning translators.
Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Penguin Classics
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780140448153
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2002-11-26
UnitCount 1
UPCs 858100002499
EANs 9780140448153

Country	USA
Brand	Penguin
Manufacturer	Penguin Classics
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780140448153
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2002-11-26
UnitCount	1
UPCs	858100002499
EANs	9780140448153

Early Greek Philosophy (Penguin Classics)

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