The Milesian School - John Burnet - Bog

The Milesian School is a book written by John Burnet that explores the history and philosophy of the Milesian School, which was a group of philosophers who lived in Miletus, a city in ancient Greece, during the 6th century BCE. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and works of the three most prominent members of the school - Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes - and their contributions to the development of early Greek philosophy. Burnet discusses the key ideas and concepts put forth by each philosopher, including their theories on the nature of the universe, the role of the elements, and the origin of the cosmos. Additionally, the book examines the historical context in which the Milesian School emerged, and the influence that their ideas had on subsequent philosophical movements. Overall, The Milesian School is a comprehensive and informative work that offers a deep understanding of the origins of Western philosophy.THIS 60 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Early Greek Philosophy, by John Burnet. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766128261.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.