Early Greek Philosophy - John Burnet - Bog

Early Greek Philosophy is a comprehensive and authoritative book written by John Burnet, a prominent Scottish classicist and philosopher. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the origins and development of Greek philosophy from its earliest beginnings to the time of Socrates. Burnet examines the ideas and contributions of the pre-Socratic philosophers, including Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Heraclitus, Parmenides, and Pythagoras, among others. He also delves into the philosophical concepts of the Milesian school, Eleatic school, and the Sophists. The book is highly regarded for its clear and concise writing style, and its careful analysis of the philosophical ideas that have shaped Western thought. It is a must-read for students of philosophy, classics, and ancient history.1892. When traditional view of the world and the customary rules of life had broken down, the Greeks began to feel the needs which philosophies of nature and of conduct seek to satisfy. Contents: The Milesian School; Science and Religion; Herakleitos of Ephesos; Parmenides of Elea; Empedokles of Akragas; The Younger Eleatics; Revival of Philosophy in Ionia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.