Thales and the Beginnings of European Reflection

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

Del 25 i serien Studies in Philosophy, History of Ideas and Modern Societies

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Beskrivning

This book, Thales and the Beginnings of European Reflection, is more than a field guide to all major testimonies about Thales. It does not merely contain a summary and critique of the available literature on the subject, but also lays down a new, holistic interpretation of Thales from a perspective that brings to light several important, but previously overlooked issues. An emphasis on mythology in Thales’ thought combined with discourse analysis and a comprehensive treatment of his thinking in its pre-philosophical and pre-scientific unity is hoped to offer a unique and deeper insight into Thales’ genius and the beginnings of European reflection.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-03-31
Mått:148 x 210 x 0 mm
Vikt:312 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Studies in Philosophy, History of Ideas and Modern Societies
Antal sidor:182
Förlag:Peter Lang AG
ISBN:9783631882405

Utforska kategorier

Filosofiska discipliner inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Artur Przybysławski works as a full professor in the Department of Comparative Studies of Civilizations at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow, Poland. He deals with Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and ancient philosophy. He is the author of several monographs and many translations, as well as of two novels.

Innehållsförteckning

Preface - The first among the Seven - The unity of Thales’ thought - Endeavors to demonstrate the fundamental nature of water - Water as the principle - Water on which the Earth rests - Thales the scientist - Gods, daimons, and souls - The many and the one - The water metaphor - Commutation of the water metaphor - Thales’ astrology - References - Index of Names