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Flourishing in the sixth century BC, Heraclitus was a pre-Socratic philosopher from the city of Ephesus. In spite of the fragmentary nature of his works, they have exerted a wide influence on Western philosophy, both ancient and modern. Known as "e;the laughing philosopher"e;, Heraclitus stressed the unity of opposites and the concept of change, coining such aphorisms as "e;Everything flows"e; and "e;No man ever steps in the same river twice"e;. Plato later interpreted that doctrine to mean that all things are in constant flux, regardless of how they appear to the senses. Delphi's Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, offering both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents Heraclitus' complete extant works, with illustrations, an informative introduction and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Heraclitus life and works* Features the complete extant works of Heraclitus, in both English translation and the original Greek* Concise introduction to the philosopher* Multiple translations of the fragments: John Burnet, 1920 and W. H. S. Jones, 1931 * Includes the translation previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library* Excellent formatting of the texts* Easily locate the fragments you want to read with individual contents tables* Provides a special dual English and Greek text, allowing readers to compare the sections fragment by fragment ideal for students* Features two bonus biographies, including Diogenes Laertius account of Heraclitus* Ordering of texts into chronological order and genresCONTENTS:The TranslationsBrief Introduction: Heraclitus of EphesusJohn Burnet Translation, 1920W. H. S. Jones Translation, 1931The Greek TextList of Greek TextThe Dual TextDual Greek and English TextThe BiographiesHeraclitus by Diogenes LaertiusIntroduction to Heraclitus (1931) by W. H. S. Jones

‘100 Quotes by Heraclitus of Ephesus’ is a superb read for those with an interest in philosophy or the human condition. Insightful, esoteric, and incisive, 21st-century readers will be taken with the relevance of observations made more than 2,500 years ago. Whether you’re looking for philosophical inspiration or to further your self-development, this is a superb book for dipping in and out of. While Heraclitus of Ephesus (535BC – 475BC) might be one of the more enigmatic figures in Greek philosophy, his impact is no less profound. From what we know, he was one of the pioneers of the idea of an ‘ordered universe,’ but was equally preoccupied with the concept of equality between all people.However, it was his focus on the balance between the elements that was to be his critical undoing. Heraclitus’ belief that each element has its place in the order of things may have made him unpopular with the cognoscenti, but it also paved the way for those following in his philosophical footsteps, such as Socrates and Plato.

While wisdom is something to be accrued through experience and knowledge, ‘500 Quotes to Learn Wisdom from Classical Greek Philosophers’ offers a shortcut. Dipping into the minds of some of the most revered thinkers of Ancient Greece, this book is packed with insights, reflections, and observations sure to inspire and stimulate thought.A superb gift for anyone with an inquiring mind.Considered one of the founders of Western and Greek philosophy, Plato (243 BC – 347 BC) was born in Athens. Many of his works are still studied to this day. Born in Stagira, Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC) had a different take on philosophy. The founder of the peripatetic school, his doctrines are based on asking ‘why?’, before drawing conclusions. A former slave, Epictetus (50 AD – C 135) went on to promote philosophy as a way of life, rather than a set of beliefs. Credited as one of the fathers of Western philosophy, Socrates (470 BC – 399 BC) brought morality and ethics into the philosophical spotlight. Heraclitus (535 BC – 475 BC) was one of the pioneers of logic and drew from a variety of philosophical ideas.