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Unlock the ancient wisdom of Greek philosophy with 'Philosophy Before Socrates' by Richard McKirahan. This essential resource serves as the definitive guide to Presocratic philosophy, exploring the roots of Greek science, metaphysics, and moral philosophy. McKirahan's work, published in 1994 and now in its expanded second edition, offers a comprehensive survey that connects the philosophical dialogues of the Presocratics to their mythological origins, demonstrating their profound impact on contemporary thought. The book features a rich selection of carefully curated fragments and testimonia, providing readers with direct insights into the thoughts of early philosophers and Sophists, making it an indispensable tool for students and enthusiasts of ancient philosophy. Each translation is presented alongside a thorough discussion that illuminates the text's significance in historical context. Significant updates in the second edition include revised translations and interpretations, particularly in chapters dedicated to influential figures like Pythagoras, Parmenides, and Empedocles, as well as the newly introduced chapter on Philolaus. Additionally, the new Appendix enriches the collection with translations of three Hippocratic writings and the enigmatic Derveni papyrus, enhancing your understanding of ancient medical and philosophical thoughts. This brand-new copy, with an ISBN of 9781603841825, is a must-have for anyone interested in the foundations of Western philosophy. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781603841825
Year: 2011
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Description:
Since its publication in 1994, Richard McKirahan's Philosophy Before Socrates has become the standard sourcebook in Presocratic philosophy. It provides a wide survey of Greek science, metaphysics, and moral and political philosophy, from their roots in myth to the philosophers and Sophists of the fifth century. A comprehensive selection of fragments and testimonia, translated by the author, is presented in the context of a thorough and accessible discussion. An introductory chapter deals with the sources of Presocratic and Sophistic texts and the special problems of interpretation they present.
In its second edition, this work has been updated and expanded to reflect important new discoveries and the most recent scholarship. Changes and additions have been made throughout, the most significant of which are found in the chapters on the Pythagoreans, Parmenides, Zeno, Anaxagoras, and Empedocles, and the new chapter on Philolaus. The translations of some passages have been revised, as have some interpretations and discussions. A new Appendix provides translations of three Hippocratic writings and the Derveni papyrus.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781603841825
Year: 2011
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Description:
Since its publication in 1994, Richard McKirahan's Philosophy Before Socrates has become the standard sourcebook in Presocratic philosophy. It provides a wide survey of Greek science, metaphysics, and moral and political philosophy, from their roots in myth to the philosophers and Sophists of the fifth century. A comprehensive selection of fragments and testimonia, translated by the author, is presented in the context of a thorough and accessible discussion. An introductory chapter deals with the sources of Presocratic and Sophistic texts and the special problems of interpretation they present.
In its second edition, this work has been updated and expanded to reflect important new discoveries and the most recent scholarship. Changes and additions have been made throughout, the most significant of which are found in the chapters on the Pythagoreans, Parmenides, Zeno, Anaxagoras, and Empedocles, and the new chapter on Philolaus. The translations of some passages have been revised, as have some interpretations and discussions. A new Appendix provides translations of three Hippocratic writings and the Derveni papyrus.