Publisher's Synopsis
""A Brief View of Greek Philosophy Up to the Age of Pericles"" is a book written by Caroline Frances Cornwallis in 1844. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of Greek philosophy from its early beginnings up until the Age of Pericles. The author explores the ideas and teachings of prominent philosophers such as Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Pythagoras, Heraclitus, and Parmenides, among others. Cornwallis analyzes their theories on topics such as the nature of reality, the origin of the universe, the role of the gods, and the meaning of life. She also examines the impact of these philosophies on Greek culture and society during the period leading up to the Age of Pericles. Overall, ""A Brief View of Greek Philosophy Up to the Age of Pericles"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and ancient Greek civilization.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.