Flourishing in the sixth century BC, Heraclitus was a pre-Socratic philosopher from the city of Ephesus. In spite of the fragmentary nature of his works, they have exerted a wide influence on Western philosophy, both ancient and modern. Known as “the laughing philosopher”, Heraclitus stressed the unity of opposites and the concept of change, coining such aphorisms as “Everything flows” and “No man ever steps in the same river twice”. Plato later interpreted that doctrine to mean that all things are in constant flux, regardless of how they appear to the senses. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, offering both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents Heraclitus’ complete extant works, with illustrations, an informative introduction and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)
* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Heraclitus’ life and works
* Features the complete extant works of Heraclitus, in both English translation and the original Greek
* Concise introduction to the philosopher
* Multiple translations of the fragments: John Burnet, 1920 and W. H. S. Jones, 1931
* Includes the translation previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Easily locate the fragments you want to read with individual contents tables
* Provides a special dual English and Greek text, allowing readers to compare the sections fragment by fragment— ideal for students
* Features two bonus biographies, including Diogenes Laërtius’ account of Heraclitus
* Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres
CONTENTS:
The Translations
Brief Introduction: Heraclitus of Ephesus
John Burnet Translation, 1920
W. H. S. Jones Translation, 1931
The Greek Text
List of Greek Text
The Dual Text
Dual Greek and English Text
The Biographies
Heraclitus by Diogenes Laërtius
Introduction to Heraclitus (1931) by W. H. S. Jones
