Plato's Cosmology And Thucydides Mythistoricus (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781497886322)

Plato's Cosmology And Thucydides Mythistoricus is a book written by Francis MacDonald Cornford that explores the cosmological ideas of Plato and the historical writings of Thucydides. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Plato's cosmology and the second part on Thucydides' mythistoricus.In the first part, Cornford delves into Plato's ideas about the nature of the universe and how it is structured. He examines Plato's concept of the Forms, which are the perfect and immutable essences that underlie all physical reality. Cornford also explores Plato's ideas about the soul and its relationship to the cosmos, as well as his theories about the movement of the planets and the nature of time.In the second part of the book, Cornford turns his attention to Thucydides, a Greek historian who lived in the 5th century BCE. Thucydides is known for his detailed and objective account of the Peloponnesian War, but Cornford argues that his work is also deeply influenced by myth and legend. He examines the ways in which Thucydides draws on traditional myths and stories to shape his narrative of the war, and how he uses these myths to make sense of the larger historical forces at play.Overall, Plato's Cosmology And Thucydides Mythistoricus is a thought-provoking exploration of two of the most influential thinkers in ancient Greece. Cornford's analysis is both rigorous and accessible, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy or ancient Greek culture.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1907 Edition.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: Francis MacDonald Cornford
ISBN-10: 1497886325
ISBN-13: 9781497886322
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/29/2014
Pages: 664
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.44d