Western philosophy begins here -with four thinkers who asked, for the first time in history, what the world is made of, how it changes, and whether there is something eternal behind appearances.
Long before Plato and Aristotle, before Socrates' ethical turn, Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, and Parmenides laid the groundwork for rational inquiry into reality itself. This book offers a clear, structured, and thematically rich introduction to their thought. It opens with a historical chapter that places these philosophers in the dynamic intellectual world of the 6th and 5th centuries BCE, when myth gave way to early science and philosophy. A biographical section follows, sketching the lives and historical impact of these figures -from Thales' practical wisdom to Parmenides' radical metaphysics. This volume is part of the Complex Philosophy in Simple Terms series - designed for clarity, conceptual depth, and thematic coherence. It invites readers to engage with the foundations of Western thought, where wonder first turned into reason. Ideal for thoughtful readers, students of philosophy, or anyone seeking a reliable, accessible introduction to the origins of philosophical inquiry.
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Long before Plato and Aristotle, before Socrates' ethical turn, Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, and Parmenides laid the groundwork for rational inquiry into reality itself. This book offers a clear, structured, and thematically rich introduction to their thought. It opens with a historical chapter that places these philosophers in the dynamic intellectual world of the 6th and 5th centuries BCE, when myth gave way to early science and philosophy. A biographical section follows, sketching the lives and historical impact of these figures -from Thales' practical wisdom to Parmenides' radical metaphysics. This volume is part of the Complex Philosophy in Simple Terms series - designed for clarity, conceptual depth, and thematic coherence. It invites readers to engage with the foundations of Western thought, where wonder first turned into reason. Ideal for thoughtful readers, students of philosophy, or anyone seeking a reliable, accessible introduction to the origins of philosophical inquiry.
Earliest Greek thinkers
Western philosophy begins here -with four thinkers who asked, for the first time in history, what the world is made of, how it changes, and whether there is something eternal behind appearances.
Long before Plato and Aristotle, before Socrates' ethical turn, Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, and Parmenides laid the groundwork for rational inquiry into reality itself. This book offers a clear, structured, and thematically rich introduction to their thought. It opens with a historical chapter that places these philosophers in the dynamic intellectual world of the 6th and 5th centuries BCE, when myth gave way to early science and philosophy. A biographical section follows, sketching the lives and historical impact of these figures -from Thales' practical wisdom to Parmenides' radical metaphysics. This volume is part of the Complex Philosophy in Simple Terms series - designed for clarity, conceptual depth, and thematic coherence. It invites readers to engage with the foundations of Western thought, where wonder first turned into reason. Ideal for thoughtful readers, students of philosophy, or anyone seeking a reliable, accessible introduction to the origins of philosophical inquiry.
Long before Plato and Aristotle, before Socrates' ethical turn, Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, and Parmenides laid the groundwork for rational inquiry into reality itself. This book offers a clear, structured, and thematically rich introduction to their thought. It opens with a historical chapter that places these philosophers in the dynamic intellectual world of the 6th and 5th centuries BCE, when myth gave way to early science and philosophy. A biographical section follows, sketching the lives and historical impact of these figures -from Thales' practical wisdom to Parmenides' radical metaphysics. This volume is part of the Complex Philosophy in Simple Terms series - designed for clarity, conceptual depth, and thematic coherence. It invites readers to engage with the foundations of Western thought, where wonder first turned into reason. Ideal for thoughtful readers, students of philosophy, or anyone seeking a reliable, accessible introduction to the origins of philosophical inquiry.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798319693693 |
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| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
| Publication date: | 09/13/2025 |
| Series: | Complex Philosophy in simple terms |
| Pages: | 90 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.19(d) |
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