Parmenides Of Elea (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425356927)

Parmenides of Elea is a philosophical treatise written by John Burnet that explores the life and teachings of Parmenides, a pre-Socratic philosopher from Elea in ancient Greece. Burnet offers a detailed analysis of Parmenides' most famous work, On Nature, which presents a radical ontological theory that challenges traditional views of reality and existence. The book delves into Parmenides' ideas about the nature of being, the relationship between appearance and reality, and the role of reason in understanding the world. Burnet also examines the historical context in which Parmenides lived and worked, and the influence his ideas had on later philosophers and thinkers. This comprehensive study is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient philosophy and the origins of Western thought.THIS 34 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.

Author: John Burnet
ISBN-10: 1425356923
ISBN-13: 9781425356927
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d