| Title:
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THE WORLD OF PARMENIDES
ESSAYS ON THE PRESOCRATIC ENLIGHTENMENT |
| By: |
Sir Karl Popper, Jorgen Mejer (Editor), Arne F. Petersen (Editor) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£34.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0415237300 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780415237307 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
8 February, 2001 |
| Pages: |
352 |
| Description: |
This unique collection of essays not only elucidates the complexity of ancient Greek thought but also reveals Popper's engagement with Presocratic philosophy and the influence of Parmenides. |
| Synopsis: |
This unique collection of essays not only explores the complexity of ancient Greek thought, but also reveals Popper's engagement with Presocratic philosophy and the enlightenment he experienced in reading Parmenides. It includes writings on Greek science, philosophy and history, and demonstrates Popper's lifelong fascination and admiration of the Presocratic philosophers, in particular Parmenides, Xenophanes and Heraclitus. |
| Illustrations: |
14 line figures |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |