Anaximander and the Origins of Greek Cosmology

by: Kahn, C.H.

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 Anaximander and the Origins of Greek Cosmology
Charles H. Kahn

About this book
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.

Frontmatter

Contents

Illustrations

Preface

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

Anaximander and the Origins of Greek Cosmology

by: Kahn, C.H.

• Columbia University Press, New York, 1960

Price: 95,00 EURO

1 copy in stock