Stanley Lombardo
Parmenides and Empedocles
- ISBN 13:
- 9781610971621
- author:
- Stanley Lombardo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wipf and Stock
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 65
- Dimensions:
- 132mm X 196mm
- Genre:
- Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Parmenides and Empedocles: Fragments in Verse Translation
The philosophical fragments of Parmenides and Empedocles are presented here in their original poetic form, offering a unique insight into the thoughts of two of ancient Greece's most influential thinkers.
These translations respond to the original verse texts, revealing an uncompromising vision of absolute Being alongside a compassionate understanding of the human cosmos. The poetry of Empedocles is also presented, showcasing his diverse range of interests and expertise as a reincarnationist, naturalist, cosmologist, religious leader, physiologist, and metaphysician.
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