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Anaximander and the Origins of Greek Cosmology

Language: English
Published/Copyright: 1960

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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.

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    Frontmatter

    I
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    Contents

    IX
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    Illustrations

    XI
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    Preface

    XIII
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    Preface to the Second Printing

    XVI
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    Abbreviations and Short Titles Used in Citation

    XVII
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    Bibliographical Note

    XIX
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    Introduction

    1
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  • The Documentary Evidence for Anaximander’s Views
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    Introduction to the Doxography

    11
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    The Doxography: Texts and Commentary

    28
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  • The Cosmology of Anaximander
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    I. The Milesian Theory of the Natural World

    75
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    II. Elements and Opposites: The Members of the World

    119
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    III. Anaximander’s Fragment: The Universe Governed by Law

    166
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    Conclusion: Milesian Speculation and the Greek Philosophy of Nature

    197
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  • Appendices
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    I. The Usage of the Term ΚΟΣΜΟΣ in Early Greek Philosophy

    219
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    II. The AΠEIPON of Anaximander

    231
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    Note: The First Greek Prose Treatise

    240
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  • Indices
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    Subjects

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    Names and Citations

    245
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    Greek Terms

    250
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May 6, 2019
eBook ISBN:
9780231878227
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https://doi.org/10.7312/kahn90334
eBook ISBN: 9780231878227
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