The Presocratics and the Supernatural - by Andrew Gregory (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This book explores evidence of astrology, mysticism and other elements of the supernatural in presocratic Greek thought.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This book examines the relationship between magic, philosophy and the investigation of nature in presocratic Greece. Did the presocratic thinkers, often praised for their rejection of the supernatural, still believe in gods and the divine and the efficacy of magical practices? Did they use animism, astrology, numerology and mysticism in their explanations of the world? This book analyses the evidence in detail and argues that we need to look at each of these beliefs in context.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Overall, Gregory provides a thorough introduction to the debates on Presocratic naturalism. He successfully shows that, in many instances, what may seem at first glance to be supernatural was actually carefully integrated into a naturalist conception of the world. His inclusive approach should be particularly invaluable for those who have not yet ventured beyond the confines of the standard philosophical canon." --<i>Stephanie Magowan, Royal Holloway, Bryn Mawr Classical Review</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Andrew Gregory</b> is Reader in History of Science in the Department of Science and Technology Studies, University College London, UK. He is the author of many books on the science of the ancient world, including <i>Plato's Philosophy of Science</i> and <i>Ancient Greek Cosmogony</i>.
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