Parmenides and Empedocles

The work presents the complete extant fragments of Parmenides and Empedocles, highlighting their significance as both pre-Socratic philosophers and poets. This collection offers a fresh translation that captures the essence of the original verse, making their philosophical insights accessible in poetic form for the first time. The focus on their poetic nature sets this edition apart, emphasizing the intertwining of philosophy and poetry in ancient thought.