The Younger Eleatics

By John Burnet

Book Overview

""The Younger Eleatics"" is a book written by John Burnet that explores the philosophical school of thought known as the Eleatics. The Eleatics were a group of ancient Greek philosophers who believed in the existence of a single, unchanging reality that could only be understood through reason and logic. Burnet focuses specifically on the ""Younger"" Eleatics, a group of philosophers who followed in the footsteps of the original Eleatics and further developed their ideas. He examines the works and ideas of Parmenides, Zeno of Elea, and Melissus of Samos, among others, and analyzes their contributions to the field of philosophy.Throughout the book, Burnet provides detailed explanations of the key concepts and arguments put forth by the Younger Eleatics, such as the nature of being, the relationship between appearance and reality, and the concept of infinity. He also discusses the influence that the Eleatics had on later philosophers, including Plato and Aristotle.Overall, ""The Younger Eleatics"" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of a fascinating philosophical school of thought, and it is an essential read for anyone interested in ancient Greek philosophy or the history of ideas.THIS 32 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: 1162866780
• ISBN13: 9781162866789
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"