Excerpt from Demokritstudien
Blendende neue Aufschlüsse wird die Beschaftigung mit der alten Philos0phie nur selten mehr bieten können, ehe neue Funde gemacht werden. Aber das wird man der Forschung nicht verwehren wollen, alles zu berichtigen, was an über lieferten Anschauungen unrichtig oder zweifelhaft ist.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the differences between Leucippus and Democritus, ancient Greek philosophers who developed the groundbreaking theory of atomism. Despite being credited as the theory's founder, Leucippus remains an enigmatic figure, while Democritus' prolific writings heavily influenced later thinkers. By closely examining historical accounts, the author argues that Leucippus developed a rudimentary atomic theory primarily focused on cosmology, while Democritus expanded the theory to encompass diverse fields such as psychology, ethics, and aesthetics, reflecting the influence of the Sophists. This detailed analysis sheds light on the evolution of atomism, challenging the traditional view of Leucippus as the sole originator of the theory and highlighting Democritus' significant contributions to this foundational philosophical concept. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780484924672_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780484924672
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