"A Short History of Greek Philosophy" by John Marshall is a journey into the minds of ancient thinkers, penned in the late 1800s. This book serves as a guide to the main players and groundbreaking ideas of Greek philosophy, thoughtfully presented so average everyday readers can understand them. The book emphasizes the importance of exploring the original writings of famous philosophers. It begins with Thales, the first philosopher from the School of Miletus, who believed water was the base of all existence, and dives into the vibrant world of Miletus and its philosophical explorations of humanity and the cosmos. As the concepts mature, the book then explores Anaximander's concept of the "infinite," highlighting the trend toward more complicated views of existence.
A Short History of Greek Philosophy
By J. (John) Marshall
Travel back in time to an ancient world where the brightest minds pondered the very nature of existence, questioning everything from the basic elements of life to the boundlessness of the universe.
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John Marshall was a British classicist and the rector of the Royal High School, Edinburgh, who published very widely used translations of several Greek and Roman classics, and a history of Greek philosophy. He received an M.A. from Oxford University and an honorary LL.D. from the University of Edinburgh.
John Marshall was a British classicist and the rector of the Royal High School, Edinburgh, who published very widely used translations of several Greek and Roman classics, and a history of Greek philosophy. He received an M.A. from Oxford University and an honorary LL.D. from the University of Edinburgh.
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