The Pre-Socratics: A Collection of Critical Essays

by Alexander P.D. Mourelatos (editor)

This collection introduces readers to some of the most respected Pre-Socratic scholarship of the 20th century. It includes translations of important works from European scholars that were previously unavailable in English & incorporates the major topics & approaches of contemporary scholarship. It's an essential book for students & scholars alike.
"Students of the Pre-Socratics must be grateful to Mourelatos & his publishers for making these essays available to a wider public."--T.H. Irwin, American Journal of Philology
"Mourelatos is a superb editor & teaching Pre-Socratics in the future with this collection on the reading list will not only be easier but also better."--Jorgen Mejer, The Classical World
"The editor has done his work judiciously. It would be difficult to devise a better balance between different parts of the subject."--Edward Hussey, Archives internationales d'histoire des sciences
"[This] will undoubtedly become an indispensable aid for beginning & advanced students of the Pre-Socratics."--David E. Hahm, Isis

Genres: Philosophy, Essays

576 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[Erik Graff · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this one for Maxwell's History of Ancient Philosophy course at Loyola University Chicago. The essays of most interest to me were those by Firth, Owen, Reinhardt and the editor as they were about Parmenides.

[zoe nicol · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far, a rush of uber-greek-geek goodness. The essays are basically academic throw downs; relatively short in duration but requiring all your attention. Plus Mourelatos is just an amazing scholar.