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Humanities - A Presocratics Reader: Selected Fragments and Testimonia (Hackett Classics)

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Book Synopsis: Building on the virtues that made the first edition of A Presocratics Reader the most widely used sourcebook for the study of the Presocratics and Sophists, the second edition offers even more value and a wider selection of fragments from these philosophical predecessors and contemporaries of Socrates.With revised introductions, annotations, suggestions for further reading, and more, the second edition draws on the wealth of new scholarship published on these fascinating thinkers over the past decade or more, a remarkably rich period in Presocratic studies.At the volume's core, as ever, are the fragments themselves--but now in thoroughly revised and, in some cases, new translations by Richard D. McKirahan and Patricia Curd, among them those of the recently published Derveni Papyrus.

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Discover the wisdom of ancient philosophers with A Presocratics Reader: Selected Fragments and Testimonia (Hackett Classics). This second edition is the ultimate sourcebook for those seeking to delve into the deep insights of the Presocratics and Sophists. Packed with a wider selection of fragments and contemporary commentary, this book is a fascinating journey into the minds of the philosophical predecessors and contemporaries of Socrates.

What sets this edition apart is the inclusion of the latest scholarship published over the past decade, making it the most up-to-date reference in Presocratic studies. With revised introductions, annotations, and suggestions for further reading, this book provides a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the ancient world's greatest thinkers.

But the heart of the book lies in the fragments themselves. Thanks to the meticulous translations by Richard D. McKirahan and Patricia Curd, along with the inclusion of the newly published Derveni Papyrus, readers can truly experience the profound thoughts and ideas that have shaped the foundation of Western philosophy.

Immerse yourself in the timeless wisdom of the Presocratics and Sophists. Order your copy of A Presocratics Reader: Selected Fragments and Testimonia (Hackett Classics) today and embark on a journey of intellectual discovery.

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