Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The First Philosophers of Greece"" by Arthur Fairbanks is an edition and translation of the remaining fragments of the pre-Socratic philosophers. The pre-Socratic philosophers were the first thinkers in ancient Greece who sought to explain the nature of the world and the universe through reason and observation, rather than through mythology and religion.The book includes fragments from philosophers such as Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Heraclitus, Parmenides, and others. These fragments are presented in their original Greek text, along with an English translation and commentary by the author.In addition to the fragments, the book also provides an introduction that explains the historical context and significance of the pre-Socratic philosophers, as well as their impact on later philosophical thought. The author also discusses the methods and techniques used in translating ancient texts, and provides insights into the challenges of interpreting the ideas of these ancient philosophers.Overall, ""The First Philosophers of Greece"" is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, ancient Greece, or the origins of Western thought.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.
