The First Philosophers

The Presocratics and Sophists

(Author) Robin Waterfield
Format: Paperback
10.99 Price: £9.14 (17% off)
In Stock

These first philosophers paved the way for the work of Plato and Aristotle - and hence for the whole of Western thought. This is a unique and invaluable collection of the works of the Presocratics and the Sophists. Waterfield brings together the works of these early thinkers with brilliant new translation and exceptional commentary. This is the ideal anthology for the student of this increasingly appreciated field of classical philosophy.

Information
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
401
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780199539093
Publish year:
2009
Publish date:
March 26, 2009

Robin Waterfield

Robin Waterfield is a renowned British writer and translator, best known for his translation of Greek classics such as "The Histories" by Herodotus and "The Republic" by Plato. His literary style is characterized by clarity and precision, making ancient texts accessible to modern readers. His contributions to literature include bringing ancient wisdom to a wider audience.

Reviews

Leave a review

Please login to leave a review.

Be the first to review this product

Other related

The Greek Myths

The Greek Myths

Stories of the Greek Gods and Heroes Vividly Retold

Robin Waterfield
Paperback
Published: 2013
Dividing the Spoils

Dividing the Spoils

The War for Alexander the Great's Empire

Robin Waterfield
Paperback
Published: 2012
The Anxious Generation

The Anxious Generation

How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

Jonathan Haidt
Paperback
Published: 2025
Moral Ambition

Moral Ambition

Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference

Rutger Bregman
Hardcover
Published: 2025
Default Cover

Can Socialists be Happy?

George Orwell
Paperback
Published: 2025
Default Cover

Laozi's Dao De Jing

A New Interpretation for a Transformative Time by Laozi

Ken Liu
Hardcover
Published: 2025
A Little History of Philosophy

A Little History of Philosophy

Nigel Warburton
Paperback
Published: 2025
Default Cover

Stop Chasing Happiness

A pessimist's guide to a good life

Frank Martela
Hardcover
Published: 2025