num_pages: 352
description: This unique collection of essays not only explores the complexity of ancient Greek thought, but also reveals Popper's engagement with Presocratic philosophy and the enlightenment he experienced in reading Parmenides. It includes writings on Greek science, philosophy and history, and demonstrates Popper's lifelong fascination and admiration of the Presocratic philosophers, in particular Parmenides, Xenophanes and Heraclitus.
language: English
title: The World of Parmenides: Essays on the Presocratic Enlightenment
titlecomplete: The World of Parmenides: Essays on the Presocratic Enlightenment
genres: Science, Nonfiction, History, Philosophy
ratings_count: 66
publisher: Routledge