Publisher's Synopsis
Empedokles of Akragas is a book written by John Burnet that explores the life and philosophy of Empedokles, a Greek philosopher and poet who lived in the fifth century BCE. Burnet provides a detailed account of Empedokles' life and works, including his famous poem On Nature, which explores the nature of the universe and the origins of life. Burnet also delves into Empedokles' theories on the four elements (earth, air, fire, and water) and their interactions, as well as his ideas on the transmigration of souls and the concept of love and strife. The book includes translations of Empedokles' surviving fragments and an analysis of his influence on later philosophers and thinkers. Overall, Empedokles of Akragas is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most important figures in ancient Greek philosophy.THIS 70 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.
