The World of Parmenides: Essays on the Presocratic Enlightenment

by Karl Popper

Jorgen Mejer (Editor), Arne Petersen (Editor), and Jørgen Mejer (Editor)

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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.
  • ISBN10 0415237300
  • ISBN13 9780415237307
  • Publish Date 8 February 2001 (first published 1 October 1998)
  • Publish Status Permanently Withdrawn
  • Out of Print 24 July 2021
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Imprint Routledge
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 352
  • Language English