The Beginning of Philosophy

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By Hans-Georg Gadamer

Series: Bloomsbury Revelations

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The Beginning of Philosophy by Hans-Georg Gadamer explores the foundational aspects of philosophical inquiry, addressing how philosophy originated and evolved through the lens of ancient Greek thinkers. Gadamer delves into the historical context, examining the emergence of key philosophical ideas and their relevance to contemporary understanding. This insightful work offers a reflective perspective on the essence and enduring significance of philosophical pursuit.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the origins of philosophical thought and want to explore the foundations of philosophy through the perspective of a renowned thinker. It may appeal to you if you're interested in gaining deeper insight into how ancient philosophical inquiries still influence modern intellectual discussions.

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In The Beginning of Philosophy, Gadamer explores the layers of interpretation and misinterpretation that have built up over 2500 years of Presocratic scholarship. Using Plato and Aristotle as his starting point, his analysis moves effortlessly from Simplicius and Diogenes Laertius to the 19th-century German historicists, right through to Hegel, Nietzsche, and Heidegger.

Gadamer shows us how some of the earliest philosophical concepts, such as truth, equality, nature, spirit, and being, came to be and how our understanding of them today is deeply indebted to Presocratic thinkers.

The book is based on a series of lectures delivered by Gadamer in 1967, which were then translated into English and edited by Gadamer for this collection. This is a major philosophical-historical work from one of the 20th century’s greatest thinkers.

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These ten lectures by Hans-Georg Gadamer offer an insightful exploration into the origins of philosophy, focusing on pre-Socratic thinkers. Delivered at the Naples Institute for the Study of Philosophy in 1988, the work is noted for its engaging and accessible style. Gadamer examines key concepts from Plato and Aristotle and connects them to their roots in pre-Socratic thought, with particular emphasis on Parmenides' Way of Truth. The translation is praised for its accuracy and the book is highly recommended for its lively presentation.

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ISBN: 9781474294461

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 177g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Hans-Georg Gadamer (1900-2002) was a celebrated and influential continental philosopher. He spent the majority of his teaching career at the University of Heidelberg, Germany, where he became emeritus professor in 1968. He is the author of The Beginning of Knowledge and Truth and Method.