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The Unwritten Philosophy and Other Essays
F. M. Cornford
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paperback. This is a 1950 collection of eight essays about Plato and the Presocratic philosophers who were F. M. Cornford's particular interest in the field of Greek thought. Editor(s): Guthrie, W. K. C. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 213 x 138 x 11. Weight in Grams: 224. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
This is a 1950 collection of eight essays about Plato and the Presocratic philosophers who were F. M. Cornford's particular interest in the field of Greek thought. In the essay that gives the collection its title Cornford develops the two complementary themes which run through much of his writing: the effects of individual style and human character which must be reckoned with in reconstructing a philosopher's system from fragments or interpreting a complete philosophic work; and the influence of abstract schemes of conception which the philosopher assumes within his cultural tradition. These themes recur in essays discussing Pythagoras, Hesiod and ... Read more
This is a 1950 collection of eight essays about Plato and the Presocratic philosophers who were F. M. Cornford's particular interest in the field of Greek thought. In the essay that gives the collection its title Cornford develops the two complementary themes which run through much of his writing: the effects of individual style and human character which must be reckoned with in reconstructing a philosopher's system from fragments or interpreting a complete philosophic work; and the influence of abstract schemes of conception which the philosopher assumes within his cultural tradition. These themes recur in essays discussing Pythagoras, Hesiod and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1967
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521094443
SKU
KTS0036124
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