Herodotus and the Presocratics
| Author | : K. Scarlett Kingsley |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 271 |
| Release | : 2024-03-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781009338516 |
| ISBN-13 | : 100933851X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (51X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Herodotus and the Presocratics by : K. Scarlett Kingsley
Download or read book Herodotus and the Presocratics written by K. Scarlett Kingsley and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2024-03-14 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores Herodotus' Histories in dialogue with contemporary philosophical debates. Combining close readings, reader reception, and genre studies, it expands our understanding of Herodotus' context and restores the Histories' place in Presocratic thought. In addition, the book elucidates philosophy's subsequent engagement with Herodotus' Histories.
