Plato's Cosmology And Thucydides Mythistoricus

By Francis Macdonald Cornford

Book Overview

Plato's Cosmology And Thucydides Mythistoricus is a book written by Francis MacDonald Cornford that explores the cosmological ideas of Plato and the historical methodology of Thucydides. The book delves into the philosophical concepts of Plato's cosmology, including his ideas on the nature of reality, the role of the soul, and the concept of the Forms. Cornford also examines the historical approach of Thucydides, analyzing his use of mythology and the way he presents historical events. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of these two important figures in ancient Greek thought, offering insights into their ideas and methods of understanding the world. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of philosophy, history, and ancient Greek culture.Plato's Cosmology: The Timaeus of Plato Translated with a Running Commentary and Thucydides Mythistoricus.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162810963
• ISBN13: 9781162810966
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 664 Pages
• Weight: 2.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"