Anaxagoras Of Klazomenai

By John Burnet

Book Overview

""Anaxagoras of Klazomenai"" is a book written by John Burnet, which provides an in-depth exploration of the life and philosophy of the ancient Greek philosopher Anaxagoras. Anaxagoras was a pre-Socratic philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE and is known for his groundbreaking ideas about the nature of the universe and the role of the mind in understanding it.Burnet's book begins with a detailed biography of Anaxagoras, tracing his life from his birth in Klazomenai to his eventual exile from Athens. The book then delves into Anaxagoras' philosophy, exploring his ideas about the nature of matter, the role of the mind in understanding the universe, and his famous theory of nous (mind or intellect) as the organizing principle of the universe.Throughout the book, Burnet provides detailed analysis and commentary on Anaxagoras' ideas, drawing on a wide range of primary sources and secondary scholarship to provide a comprehensive overview of his philosophy. The book also includes translations of key fragments from Anaxagoras' writings, allowing readers to engage directly with his ideas.Overall, ""Anaxagoras of Klazomenai"" is an essential read for anyone interested in ancient Greek philosophy, offering a rich and detailed exploration of one of the most important and influential thinkers of the pre-Socratic era.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Early Greek Philosophy, by John Burnet. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766128261.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162874880
• ISBN13: 9781162874883
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"