A History of Greek Philosophy: Volume 2, The Presocratic Tradition from Parmenides to Democritus (Hardcover, Volume 2, The Presocratic Tradition from Parmenides to Democritus)

All volumes of Professor Guthrie’s great history of Greek philosophy have won their due acclaim. The most striking merits of Guthrie’s work are his mastery of a tremendous range of ancient literature and modern scholarship, his fairness and balance of judgement and the lucidity and precision of his English prose. He has achieved clarity and comprehensiveness.