| Author |
Benn, Alfred William, 1843-1915 |
| Title |
The Greek Philosophers, Vol. 1 (of 2)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Turgut Dincer, Les Galloway, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"The Greek Philosophers, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Alfred William Benn is a comprehensive historical account written in the late 19th century. The text explores the vast domain of Greek philosophy, delving into the contributions and legacies of various key thinkers from the early Greek period through later developments up to Socrates and Plato. It aims to provide a connected understanding of philosophy as it unfolded in ancient Greece, highlighting not just isolated ideas but their interaction and development through time. The opening of the work sets the stage for an exploration of early Greek thought, particularly focusing on the significant contributions of pre-Socratic philosophers such as Thales, Anaximander, and Parmenides. Benn emphasizes the transition from mythological explanations of the world to naturalistic and scientific reasoning initiated by these thinkers, who sought to understand the cosmos through inquiry based on reason rather than mere tradition. The text highlights the unique characteristics of Greek intellectualism and the historical context that gave rise to philosophical discourse, suggesting a profound connection between these early thinkers and the enduring development of Western thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
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| Subject |
Philosophy, Ancient
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
57126 |
| Release Date |
May 10, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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