Thales and the Beginnings of European Reflection
This book, Thales and the Beginnings of European Reflection, is more than a field guide to all major testimonies about Thales. It does not merely contain a summary and critique of the available literature on the subject, but also lays down a new, holistic interpretation of Thales from a perspective that brings to light several important, but previously overlooked issues. An emphasis on mythology in Thales’ thought combined with discourse analysis and a comprehensive treatment of his thinking in its pre-philosophical and pre-scientific unity is hoped to offer a unique and deeper insight into Thales’ genius and the beginnings of European reflection.
Artur Przybysławski works as a full professor in the Department of Comparative Studies of Civilizations at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow, Poland. He deals with Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and ancient philosophy. He is the author of several monographs and many translations, as well as of two novels.