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The Greek Philosophers, Vol. 1 (of 2)

By Alfred William Benn

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

Witness the birth of reason as ancient Greek minds explore the cosmos, trading myth for a world understood through thought.

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"The Greek Philosophers, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Alfred William Benn is a journey through ancient Greece that investigates the minds of its earliest thinkers, showcasing the move from mythological stories to logic and reason. It traces the evolution of philosophical investigation through history, from the shift away from traditional explanations towards rational ideas of natural philosophers like Thales, Anaximander, and Parmenides, until it reaches Socrates and Plato.

About the Author

Alfred William Benn (1843–1915) was an agnostic and an honorary associate of the Rationalist Press Association. His book A History of Modern Philosophy was republished in the Thinker's Library series in 1930.

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