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The First Philosophers: The Presocratics And Sophists (Oxford World'S Classics)
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Aristotle Said That Philosophy Begins With Wonder, And The First Western Philosophers Developed Theories Of The World Which Express Simultaneously Their Sense Of Wonder And Their Intuition That The World Should Be Comprehensible. But Their Enterprise Was By No Means Limited To This Protoscientific Task. Through, For Instance, Heraclitus' Enigmatic Sayings, The Poetry Of Parmenides And Empedocles, And Zeno'S Paradoxes, The Western World Was Introduced To Metaphysics, Rationalist Theology, Ethics, And Logic, By Thinkers Who Often Seem To Be Mystics Or Shamans As Much As Philosophers Or Scientists In The Modern Mould. And Out Of The Sophists' Reflections On Human Beings And Their Place In The World Arose And Interest In Language, And In Political, Moral, And Social Philosophy.This Volume Contains A Translation Of All The Most Important Fragments Of The Presocratics And Sophists, And Of The Most Informative Testimonia From Ancient Sources, Supplemented By Lucid Commentary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The First Philosophers: The Presocratics and Sophists'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the early Western philosophers, their theories of the world, and their exploration of metaphysics, ethics, and logic, emphasizing their sense of wonder about existence.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The First Philosophers: The Presocratics and Sophists' is Robin Waterfield.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 30, 2000.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: This book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any commentary included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes lucid commentary that supplements the translated fragments of the Presocratics and Sophists.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of 'Ancient Greek & Roman' philosophy.
- Q: Are there any notable philosophers discussed in this book? A: Yes, notable philosophers such as Heraclitus, Parmenides, Empedocles, and Zeno are discussed in the book.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the foundational ideas of Western philosophy, including metaphysics, ethics, and the philosophical inquiries into human existence.