Publisher's Synopsis
God in Greek Philosophy to the Time of Socrates by Roy Kenneth Hack is a comprehensive exploration of the concept of God in ancient Greek philosophy. The book delves into the philosophical ideas of early Greek thinkers, including the pre-Socratics, Pythagoras, and Heraclitus, and their understanding of the divine. It then moves on to examine the ideas of Socrates, who challenged the traditional Greek beliefs about the gods and their role in human affairs. The author explores the various philosophical schools of thought that emerged in ancient Greece, such as the Eleatics, the Atomists, and the Sophists, and their differing views on the nature of God. The book also examines the influence of Greek philosophy on later religious and philosophical traditions, including Christianity and Neoplatonism.Throughout the book, Hack provides detailed analysis and interpretation of the philosophical texts and ideas, making the book an essential resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek philosophy and religion. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the development of Western thought.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.
