Zeno of Elea
A Text, with Translation and Notes

Originally published in 1936, this book presents the ancient Greek text of the paraphrases and quotations of Zeno's philosophical arguments, with an English translation.

H. D. P. Lee (Author)

9781107480278, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 12 February 2015

132 pages
21.6 x 14 x 0.8 cm, 0.18 kg

Originally published in 1936, this book presents the ancient Greek text of the paraphrases and quotations of Zeno's philosophical arguments, together with a facing-page English translation and editorial commentary. Detailed notes are incorporated throughout and a bibliography is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Zeno and ancient philosophy.

Introduction
Part I. Plurality: 1. Arguments directed to prove eleatic monism
Text and translation
Notes
2. Arguments directed against a plurality of Henads
Text and translation
Notes
3. Passages which apparently quote Zeno's actual words
Text and translation
Notes
Part II. Place: Text and translation
Notes
Part III. Motion: 1. Place and motion
Text and translation
Notes
2. The four arguments on motion
Notes
3. The Arrow
Text and translation
Notes
4. The Stadium
Text and translation
Notes
Part IV. The Millet Seed: Text and translation
Notes
Conclusion
Appendix: bibliography.

Subject Areas: Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500 [HPCA]