Anaximander and the Origins of Greek Cosmology Charles H. Kahn

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In the sixth century BC, Anaximander of Miletus, an associate of Thales, initiated Western philosophy and science with a theory of how the world order arose, heavens and earth formed, and human beings came into existence. This book makes available a work that is of value for students in classics, philosophy, literature, and the history of science.

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

Through criticism and analysis of ancient traditions, Kahn reconstructs the pattern of Anaximanders thought using historical methods akin to the reconstructive techniques of comparative linguists.

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A very fine book. . . . One of the best things American scholarship has produced in its area. --Gregory Vlastos

About Charles H. Kahn

Charles H. Kahn is Professor of Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania.

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NGR9780872202559

ISBN 13

9780872202559

ISBN 10

0872202550

Title

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

Author

Charles H. Kahn

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New

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Paperback

Publisher

Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Year published

1994-06-15

Number of pages

272

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