{"product_id":"introduction-to-presocratics-a-thematic-approach-to-early-greek-philosophy-with-key-readings-paperback-softback-9780470655030","title":"Introduction to Presocratics; A Thematic Approach to Early Greek Philosophy with Key Readings (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470655030","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIntroduction to Presocratics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Thematic Approach to Early Greek Philosophy with Key Readings\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The general public and scholars alike will find \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Presocratics\u003c\/i\u003e stimulating, engaging and exceptionally useful.  Stamatellos’ intriguing and illuminating theme-based approach to this subject and his inclusion of a fresh translation of all the major fragments make this book a “must have” for anyone interested in Presocratic philosophy.” – \u003ci\u003eRobert D. Luginbill, University of Louisville\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e“An excellent introduction to early Greek philosophy - full of information, yet eminently readable and clearly organised. The thematic treatment brings new perspectives and fresh philosophical insights.” – \u003ci\u003eAndrew Smith, University College Dublin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Surveying the key surviving texts theme by theme sooner than man by man, Stamatellos offers the beginner clear and comprehensive insight into the compelling inquiries of the early Greek thinkers.” – \u003ci\u003eSusan Prince, University of Cincinnati\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Giannis Stamatellos’ book is a very elegant and finely structured introduction to the fascinating beginnings of Western thought.  He has succeeded in making a rather difficult and complex topic extremely accessible and stimulating.” – \u003ci\u003eMark Beck, University of South Carolina\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGiannis Stamatellos (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470655030, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 23 March 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e176 pages\u003cbr\u003e23 x 15.4 x 1 cm, 0.231 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Anyone who has got his feet wet in the study of ancient philosophy knows that the later hilosophical period one works in, the greater the need is for intimate familiarity with its earlier stages. Since Presocratic philosophy is standardly considered the formative stage of ancient philosophy, Stamatellos’ \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Presocratics\u003c\/i\u003e offers the best kind of “happy marriage” in which his expertise, as the author of the aforementioned programmatic study of Presocratic presence in Plotinus’ thought, places him in the auspicious position of sharing his knowledge of the earliest and latest stages of ancient philosophy. In such introduction, the stakes are high and the book meets them.\"  (\u003ci\u003eThe International Journal of the Platonic Tradition\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 January 2013)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “'...A very good introductory guide for the general public and an invaluable resource for philosophy lecturers struggling to enthuse their undergraduate students.\"  (\u003ci\u003eClassical Review\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 April 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Writing an introduction to any subject is a difficult task.  Stamatellos does do an admirable job of lucidly explaining alien concepts to the novice.  There were frequent moments in reading the book when I wished that I had first approached a topic as Stamatellos presents it.\"  (\u003ci\u003eBryn Mawr Classical Review,\u003c\/i\u003e 1 December 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eINTRODUCTION TO PRESOCRATICS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“The general public and scholars alike will find \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Presocratics\u003c\/i\u003e stimulating, engaging and exceptionally useful. Stamatellos’ intriguing and illuminating theme-based approach to this subject and his inclusion of a fresh translation of all the major fragments make this book a ‘must have’ for anyone interested in Presocratic philosophy.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobert D. Luginbill, University of Louisville \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“An excellent introduction to early Greek philosophy – full of information, yet eminently readable and clearly organised. The thematic treatment brings new perspectives and fresh philosophical insights.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndrew Smith, University College Dublin \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Surveying the key surviving texts theme by theme sooner than man by man, Stamatellos offers the beginner clear and comprehensive insight into the compelling inquiries of the early Greek thinkers.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSusan Prince, University of Cincinnati \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Giannis Stamatellos’ book is a very elegant and finely structured introduction to the fascinating beginnings of Western thought. He has succeeded in making a rather difficult and complex topic extremely accessible and stimulating.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMark Beck, University of South Carolina \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite what is commonly taught, Western philosophy did not begin with Socrates. The roots of Western philosophy and science, in fact, run much deeper than this watershed philosophical figure – to a series of innovative Greek thinkers of the 6th and 5th century BCE. \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Presocratics\u003c\/i\u003e presents a succinct overview of early Greek thought by following a thematic exposition of the topics and enquiries explored by the first philosophers of the Western tradition. Ionian figures such as Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Xenophanes, Heraclitus, and Pythagoras are covered; Eleatics such as Parmenides and Zeno; and Pluralists or Neo-Ionians such as Empedocles, Anaxagoras, and Democritus. Key areas of Presocratic philosophy are addressed, including principles, cosmos, being, soul, knowledge, and ethics. A brief account of the legacy and reception of the Presocratics in later philosophical traditions is also included. Also featured is an original translation of the main Presocratic fragments by renowned classics professor Rosemary Wright. \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Presocratics\u003c\/i\u003e offers illuminating insights into the true pioneers of philosophical thought in the Western tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronology xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference Guide to the Presocratics xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMap: The Eastern Mediterranean in the Sixth and Fifth Century BCE xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Philosophers 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Principles 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Cosmos 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Being 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Soul 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Knowledge 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Ethics 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Conclusion 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Translation of the Main Fragments 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: The Presocratic Sources 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: The Presocratic Legacy 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Greek Terms 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Philosophical Terms 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 151\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Philosophy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Philosophy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Philosophy%20%5BHP%5D%22\"\u003eHP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52173819379992,"sku":"9780470655030","price":29.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470655030.jpg?v=1781173330","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/introduction-to-presocratics-a-thematic-approach-to-early-greek-philosophy-with-key-readings-paperback-softback-9780470655030","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}