The World of Parmenides: Essays on the Presocratic Enlightenment

By Karl Popper

Book Overview

The World of Parmenides is a brilliant exploration of the complexity of ancient Greek thought and science, that reveals Popper's engagement with Presocratic philosophy and the enlightenment he experienced in reading Parmenides. Including writings on Greek science, philosophy and history Popper demonstrates his lifelong fascination and admiration of the Presocratic philosophers, in particular Parmenides, Xenophanes and Heraclitus.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415518792
• ISBN13: 9780415518796
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"