The Milesian School

By John Burnet

Book Overview

The Milesian School is a book written by John Burnet that covers the history and philosophy of the Milesian School of ancient Greece. The Milesian School was a group of philosophers who lived in the city of Miletus in the 6th century BCE. The book explores the ideas and theories of the three main philosophers of the school: Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes. It delves into their beliefs about the nature of the universe, the origins of the world, and the role of gods and humans in the cosmos. Burnet provides an in-depth analysis of the historical context of the school and its influence on later philosophical movements. The book is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek philosophy and the development of Western thought.THIS 60 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: 1425356907
• ISBN13: 9781425356903
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"