Patricia Curd
Presocratics Reader
- ISBN 13:
- 9781603843058
- author:
- Patricia Curd
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 186
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 14 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Presocratics Reader: Selected Fragments and Testimonia by Patricia Curd offers a comprehensive collection of philosophical works from the ancient Greek period. This second edition builds upon its predecessor, incorporating new translations and scholarship to provide an even richer understanding of the Presocratics and Sophists. The volume features a diverse range of fragments, including those from the recently published Derveni Papyrus, alongside revised introductions, annotations, and suggestions for further reading. These additions reflect the wealth of new research in this field over the past decade, providing readers with a nuanced exploration of these influential thinkers. With its thorough revisions and expert translations, A Presocratics Reader is an invaluable resource for scholars and students seeking to engage with the philosophical ideas of ancient Greece.
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