Explaining the Cosmos
Daniel W. Graham
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Explaining the Cosmos
Published
2009
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pages
344
ISBN-13
9781282458284
Description
"Explaining the Cosmos is a major reinterpretation of Greek scientific thought before Socrates. Focusing on the scientific tradition of philosophy, Daniel Graham argues that Presocratic philosophy is not a mere patchwork of different schools and styles of thought. Rather, there is a discernible and unified Ionian tradition that dominates PreSocratic debates. Graham rejects the common interpretation of the early Ionians as "material monists" and also the view of the later Ionians as desperately trying to save scientific philosophy from Parmenides' criticisms. In Graham's view, Parmenides plays a constructive role in shaping the scientific debates of the fifth century BC. Accordingly, the history of Presocratic philosophy can be seen not as a series of dialectical failures, but rather as a series of theoretical advances that led to empirical discoveries. Indeed, the Ionian tradition can be seen as the origin of the scientific conception of the world that we still hold today."--Jacket.
Subjects
The Story of Philosophy
The Problems of Philosophy
Jenseits von Gut und Böse
The guide of the perplexed of Maimonides
Ἀπολογία Σωκράτους
Tractatus logico-philosophicus
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Explaining the Cosmos?
This edition of Explaining the Cosmos has approximately 344 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Explaining the Cosmos?
For most readers, Explaining the Cosmos typically takes between 7h 10m and 4h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 86,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Explaining the Cosmos?
The estimated word count for Explaining the Cosmos is approximately 86,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Explaining the Cosmos?
Explaining the Cosmos was written by Daniel W. Graham.
When was Explaining the Cosmos published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.