Thales and the Beginnings of European Reflection

1. Auflage 2023
ISBN: 978-3-631-88240-5
Verlag: Peter Lang

Buch, Englisch, Band 25, 182 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 355 g

Reihe: Studies in Philosophy, History of Ideas and Modern Societies

This book, Thales and the Beginnings of European Reflection, is more than a field guide to all major testimonies about Thales. It does not merely contain a summary and critique of the available literature on the subject, but also lays down a new, holistic interpretation of Thales from a perspective that brings to light several important, but previously overlooked issues. An emphasis on mythology in Thales’ thought combined with discourse analysis and a comprehensive treatment of his thinking in its pre-philosophical and pre-scientific unity is hoped to offer a unique and deeper insight into Thales’ genius and the beginnings of European reflection.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Przybys¿awski, Artur

Weitere Mitwirkende

Hartman, Jan

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface - The first among the Seven - The unity of Thales’ thought - Endeavors to demonstrate the fundamental nature of water - Water as the principle - Water on which the Earth rests - Thales the scientist - Gods, daimons, and souls - The many and the one - The water metaphor - Commutation of the water metaphor - Thales’ astrology - References - Index of Names

Über Autor(innen)

Artur Przybyslawski works as a full professor in the Department of Comparative Studies of Civilizations at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow, Poland. He deals with Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and ancient philosophy. He is the author of several monographs and many translations, as well as of two novels.