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Anaximander and the Origins of Greek Cosmology /

Reconstructs the pattern of Anaximander's thought, through a criticism and analysis of ancient traditions. Discusses the evidence for Anaximander's views and how this contributed to his observations of the universe.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kahn, Charles H. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Columbia University Press, [1960]
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Illustrations
  • Preface
  • Preface to the Second Printing
  • Abbreviations and Short Titles Used in Citation
  • Bibliographical Note
  • Introduction
  • The Documentary Evidence for Anaximander's Views
  • Introduction to the Doxography
  • The Doxography: Texts and Commentary
  • The Cosmology of Anaximander
  • I. The Milesian Theory of the Natural World
  • II. Elements and Opposites: The Members of the World
  • III. Anaximander's Fragment: The Universe Governed by Law
  • Conclusion: Milesian Speculation and the Greek Philosophy of Nature
  • Appendices
  • I. The Usage of the Term ΚΟΣΜΟΣ in Early Greek Philosophy
  • II. The AΠEIPON of Anaximander
  • Note: The First Greek Prose Treatise
  • Indices
  • Subjects
  • Names and Citations
  • Greek Terms