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It was not till the traditional view of the world and the customary rules of life had broken down, that the Greeks began to feel the needs which philosophies of nature and of conduct seek to satisfy. Nor were those needs felt all at once. The ancestral maxims of conduct were... Read Full Overview

Early Greek Philosophy by John Burnet is a comprehensive exploration of the origins of Western philosophy. The book delves into the works of the earliest Greek philosophers, including Thales, Anaximander, and Pythagoras, and examines their contributions to the development of... Read Full Overview

Early Greek Philosophy is a comprehensive and authoritative book written by John Burnet, a prominent Scottish classicist and philosopher. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the origins and development of Greek philosophy from its earliest beginnings to the time of Socrates... Read Full Overview

""Early Greek Philosophy"" by John Burnet is a comprehensive overview of the philosophical ideas and concepts that emerged during the early stages of ancient Greek civilization. The book covers the period from the sixth century BCE to the fifth century BCE, a time when Greek... Read Full Overview

""Early Greek Philosophy"" by John Burnet is a comprehensive introduction to the origins and development of philosophy in ancient Greece, from the pre-Socratics to the Pythagoreans and the Sophists. Burnet presents a clear and concise overview of the major philosophical movements... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This is a comprehensive look at the development of Ancient Greek philosophy back in antiquity. From the intro: "IT was not till the traditional view of the world and the customary rules of life had broken down, that the Greeks began to feel the needs which philosophies of nature... Read Full Overview