Pherekydes of Syros by Hermann S. Schibli (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Pherekydes of Syros by Hermann S. Schibli Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This is the first book-length study in English of the work of Pherekydes, the reputed teacher of Pythagoras whose book about the birth of the gods and the origin of the cosmos is considered one of the first prose works of Greek literature. Publisher Description In the sixth century BC, Pherekydes of Syros, the reputed teacher of Pythagoras and contemporary of Thales and Anaximander, wrote a book about the birth of the gods and the origin of the cosmos. Considered one of the first prose works of Greek literature, Pherekydes book survives only in fragments. On the basis of these as well as the ancient testimonies, the author attempts to reconstruct the theo-cosmological schema of Pherekydes. An introductory chapter on thelife of Pherekydes is followed by four chapters on the contents of his book. From Pherekydes mythopoeic creation account, his colourful narratives of a divine marriage and a battle of the gods, andfinally from his remarks on the soul, Professor Schibli is careful to unfold the philosophical implications. Pherekydes emerges as a figure who moved in that fascinating frontier between myth and philosophy. The theogonies of Hesiod and the Orphics, the cosmological speculations of certain Presocratics, and the Pythagorean tenets on the soul are all profitably compared with the remnants of Pherekydes book. Pherekydes is thus shown to be an important witness to early Greek thought in itsvarious manifestations. This is the first book-length study in English dedicated to Pherekydes. It includes a comprehensive appendix of the fragments and ancient testimonies, alongwith limited critical apparatus and English translations. Author Biography Hermann S. Schibli is Visiting Professor of Classics at the Universitat Passau, Germany Details ISBN 0198143834 ISBN-13 9780198143833 Title Pherekydes of Syros Author Hermann S. Schibli Format Hardcover Year 1990 Pages 224 Publisher Oxford University Press GE_Item_ID:137024474; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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