An Introduction to Early Greek Philosophy
The Chief Fragments and Ancient Testimony, with Connecting Commentary
1st Edition
Published on 25. March 2021
354 pages
978-1-938421-62-4 (ISBN)
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An Introduction to Early Greek Philosophy. The Chief Fragments and Ancient Testimony, with Connecting Commentary.
"The selection of primary source materials for the whole sequence from Ionians to Sophists is adequate to generous. [...] Robinson's translations of the fragments are, on the whole, precise and sensitive . . . His introductory and connecting comments are lucid, well-informed, and discreet".
Alexander Mourelatos, J. History of Philosophy
"[...]this book is so far superior to its rivals that it is hard to imagine how a teacher who uses it once can prefer any other existing text. The style and organization of the book are clear and attractive, the scholarship is sound and up to date, the exposition of philosophic ideas is precise and coherent[...]". Charles H. Kahn, J. of Philosophy
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John Mansley Robinson (1921-2015) was a scholar and teacher at first the University of Maryland and then Windham College. His textbook on early Greek philosophy has been considered the classic on the subject, a fine introduction for students and a very useful survey for academics.
Content
Preface
The Laying of the Foundations
1 Hesiod
2 Anaximander
3 Anaximenes and Xenophanes
4 Pythagoreanism
The Posing of the Problem
5 Heraclitus
6 Parmenides
7 Zeno and Melissus
Three Solutions
8 Empedocles
9 Anaxagoras
10 Atomism: The Macrocosm
11 Atomism: The Microcosm
The Unseating of Zeus
12 Protagoras, Antiphon, and Callicles
13 Reaction
Epilogue
Appendix A. Thales of Miletus
Appendix B. Gorgias On Nature
Bibliographical Essay
Note on the Sources
References
Index
Maps
The Aegean
Southern Italy and Sicily
The Laying of the Foundations
1 Hesiod
2 Anaximander
3 Anaximenes and Xenophanes
4 Pythagoreanism
The Posing of the Problem
5 Heraclitus
6 Parmenides
7 Zeno and Melissus
Three Solutions
8 Empedocles
9 Anaxagoras
10 Atomism: The Macrocosm
11 Atomism: The Microcosm
The Unseating of Zeus
12 Protagoras, Antiphon, and Callicles
13 Reaction
Epilogue
Appendix A. Thales of Miletus
Appendix B. Gorgias On Nature
Bibliographical Essay
Note on the Sources
References
Index
Maps
The Aegean
Southern Italy and Sicily
