Description: Philosophy Before Socrates by Richard D. McKirahan This new edition of Philosophy Before Socrates includes chapter edits and updates reflecting the many advancements and changes in Presocratic study that have occurred since the 1st edition printing in 1994. The second edition also includes an Appendix containing translation of three Hippocratic writings and the Derveni papyrus. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Since its publication in 1994, Richard McKirahans Philosophy Before Socrates has become the standard sourcebook in Presocratic philosophy. It provides a wide survey of Greek science, metaphysics, and moral and political philosophy, from their roots in myth to the philosophers and Sophists of the fifth century. A comprehensive selection of fragments and testimonia, translated by the author, is presented in the context of a thorough and accessible discussion. An introductory chapter deals with the sources of Presocratic and Sophistic texts and the special problems of interpretation they present.In its second edition, this work has been updated and expanded to reflect important new discoveries and the most recent scholarship. Changes and additions have been made throughout, the most significant of which are found in the chapters on the Pythagoreans, Parmenides, Zeno, Anaxagoras, and Empedocles, and the new chapter on Philolaus. The translations of some passages have been revised, as have some interpretations and discussions. A new Appendix provides translations of three Hippocratic writings and the Derveni papyrus. Author Biography Richard D. McKirahan is Edwin Clarence Norton Professor of Classics and Professor of Philosophy at Pomona College. Review On the First Edition: McKirahan has written a comprehensive guide which steers totally clear of either simplification or mystification. Philosophy Before Socrates combines impeccable translations of the primary texts with commentary that is historically responsible and philosophically stimulating, firm guidance with unobtrusiveness. He encourages his readers to think for themselves, but he gives them a great deal of help in the way of background information, scholarly aids, and skillful dissection of competing interpretations. What stands out above all is the up-to-date scholarship and analytical acumen, the sensitivity to social context and the accessibility. The book is a great achievement: it will rapidly establish itself as the standard course-text for introducing students to early Greek philosophy. --A. A. Long, Professor of Classics and Irving G. Stone Professor of Literature, University of California, Berkeley Long Description Since its publication in 1994, Richard McKirahans Philosophy Before Socrates has become the standard sourcebook in Presocratic philosophy. It provides a wide survey of Greek science, metaphysics, and moral and political philosophy, from their roots in myth to the philosophers and Sophists of the fifth century. A comprehensive selection of fragments and testimonia, translated by the author, is presented in the context of a thorough and accessible discussion. An introductory chapter deals with the sources of Presocratic and Sophistic texts and the special problems of interpretation they present. In its second edition, this work has been updated and expanded to reflect important new discoveries and the most recent scholarship. Changes and additions have been made throughout, the most significant of which are found in the chapters on the Pythagoreans, Parmenides, Zeno, Anaxagoras, and Empedocles, and the new chapter on Philolaus. The translations of some passages have been revised, as have some interpretations and discussions. A new Appendix provides translations of three Hippocratic writings and the Derveni papyrus. Review Quote On the First Edition: McKirahan has written a comprehensive guide which steers totally clear of either simplification or mystification. Philosophy Before Socrates combines impeccable translations of the primary texts with commentary that is historically responsible and philosophically stimulating, firm guidance with unobtrusiveness. He encourages his readers to think for themselves, but he gives them a great deal of help in the way of background information, scholarly aids, and skillful dissection of competing interpretations. What stands out above all is the up-to-date scholarship and analytical acumen, the sensitivity to social context and the accessibility. The book is a great achievement: it will rapidly establish itself as the standard course-text for introducing students to early Greek philosophy. --A. A. Long, Professor of Classics and Irving G. Stone Professor of Literature, University of California, Berkeley Details ISBN1603841822 Author Richard D. McKirahan Publisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Year 2011 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1603841822 ISBN-13 9781603841825 Format Paperback Imprint Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Place of Publication Cambridge, MA Country of Publication United States DEWEY 182 Pages 512 Short Title PHILOSOPHY BEFORE SOCRATES 2/E Language English Media Book Publication Date 2011-03-15 Subtitle An Introduction with Texts and Commentary UK Release Date 2011-03-15 NZ Release Date 2011-03-15 US Release Date 2011-03-15 Illustrations 17 line art Audience General AU Release Date 2011-03-14 Replaces 9780872201750 Edition Description 2 Alternative 9781603841832 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36163606;
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Book Title: Philosophy before Socrates: an Introduction with Texts and Commentary
Author: Richard D. Mckirahan
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Popular Philosophy
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Publication Year: 2011
Item Weight: 681g
Number of Pages: 512 Pages
