Anaximander and the Origins of Greek Cosmology / Charles H. Kahn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kahn, Charles H., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anaximander.

Cosmology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Columbia University Press, [1960]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Illustrations

Preface

Preface to the Second Printing

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

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780231878227

0231878222

OCLC:

1100435032