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Remembering Heraclitus by Richard Geldard, 2000-10-01
Fragments (Penguin Classics) (English and Greek Edition) by Heraclitus, 2003-10-28
The Art and Thought of Heraclitus: An Edition of the Fragments with Translation and Commentary by Heraclitus, 1981-09-30
Anaximander, Heraclitus, Parmenides, Plotinus, Laotzu, Nagarjuna (Harvest Book, Hb 288) by Karl Jaspers, 1974-10-23
Heraclitus Seminar (SPEP) by Martin Heidegger, Eugen Fink, 1993-01-21
Heraclitus: Fragments (Phoenix Supplementary Volumes)
Fragments: The Collected Wisdom of Heraclitus by Heraclitus, 2001-12
Expect the Unexpected (or You Won't Find It): A Creativity Tool Based on the Ancient Wisdom of Heraclitus by Roger Von Oech, George Willett, 2002-09-09
The Way of Oblivion: Heraclitus and Kafka (Harvard Studies in Comparative Literature) by David Schur, 1998-10-15
Heracletus: Fragments (Greek Edition) by Heraclitus, 2009-05-08
Heraclitus: The Cosmic Fragments by Heraclitus, 2010-02-25
Heraclitus: Translation and Analysis by Dennis Sweet, 2007-04-16
Heidegger on Heraclitus: A New Reading (Studies in the History of Philosophy) by Kenneth Maly, 1987-05
The Fragments of the Work of Heraclitus of Ephesus On Nature; Translated from the Greek Text of Bywater, with an Introduction Historical and Critical, by G. T. W. Patrick by Heraclitus, Ingram Bywater, 2010-02-23

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Heraclitus Lecture
An outline provided by S. Mark Cohen. Focuses on the Heraclitean doctrines of the Logos and flux, and the puzzle of identity and persistence.
http://faculty.washington.edu/smcohen/320/heracli.htm

Extractions: Heraclitus Presocratics , p. 57): One thing seems certain: Heraclitus had an extremely negative reaction to Milesian thought. For the Milesians, what is real is fixed and permanent; change somehow had to be explained away. They understood changes as alterations of some basic, underlying, material stuff which is, in its own nature, unchanging. Heraclitus reversed this: change is what is real. Permanence is only apparent. Heraclitus had a very strong influence on Plato. Plato interpreted Heraclitus to have believed that the material world undergoes constant change. He also thought Heraclitus was approximately correct in so describing the material world. Plato believed that such a world would be unknowable, and was thus driven to the conclusion that the material world was, in some sense, unreal, and that the real, knowable, world was immaterial. A number of fragments suggest that Heraclitus thought that opposites are really one Main fragments: RAGP numbers See also: What does this mean? Does Heraclitus think that hot = cold, that mortality = immortality, etc.? Does he think, in general, that each property
Philosophers : Heraclitus
A brief consideration of Heraclitean doctrine in relation to other classical thinkers.
http://www.trincoll.edu/depts/phil/philo/phils/heraclitus.html

Extractions: No Greek philosopher born before Socrates was more creative and influential than Heraclitus of Ephesus. Around the beginning of the fifth century BC, in a prose that made him proverbial for obscurity, he criticized conventional opinions about the way things are and attacked the authority of poets and others reputed to be wise. His surviving work consists of more than 100 epigrammatic sentences, complete in themselves and often comparable to the proverbs characteristic of 'wisdom' literature. Notwithstanding their sporadic presentation and transmission, Heraclitus' sentences comprise a philosophy that is clearly focused upon a determinate set of interlocking ideas. Although Heraclitus presents himself as uniquely enlightened, he was clearly familiar with the leading thinkers of his time. He draws attention to the relativity of judgments and the difference between humans and animals in ways that recall Xenophanes' critique of religious beliefs. He almost certainly knew and rejected Pythagoras' doctrine of the transmigration of souls (see Pythagoras). His cosmology is both indebted to and a criticism of Milesian science: the criticism appears particularly in his denial of the world's beginning, but his focus on the law-like processes of nature has clear affinities with Anaximander's celebrated doctrine of cosmic justice. Index Interactive Search Links ... Feedback
Heraclitus - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
heraclitus of Ephesus (c. 535–c. 475 BCE) was a preSocratic Greek philosopher, a native of the Greek city Ephesus, Ionia, on the coast of Asia Minor. He was of
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Extractions: Era Ancient philosophy Region Western Philosophy School Not considered to belong to any school of thought, but later subscribers to the philosophy were "Heracliteans." Main interests Metaphysics Epistemology Ethics Politics Notable ideas Logos , flow Influenced Parmenides Plato Aristotle Hegel ... Karl Popper , among many others Heraclitus of Ephesus ( Ancient Greek Hērákleitos ho Ephésios ; c. 535–c. 475 BCE) was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher , a native of the Greek city Ephesus Ionia , on the coast of Asia Minor . He was of distinguished parentage. Little is known about his early life and education, but he regarded himself as self-taught and a pioneer of wisdom. From the lonely life he led, and still more from the riddling nature of his philosophy and his contempt for humankind in general, he was called "The Obscure," and the "Weeping Philosopher." Heraclitus is famous for his doctrine of change being central to the universe , as stated in his famous saying, "You cannot step twice into the same river." He believed in the
Heraclitus - Definition And More From The Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Definition of word from the MerriamWebster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heraclitus
Heraclitus
Features the fragments of heraclitus in Greek and English.
http://www.davemckay.co.uk/philosophy/heraclitus/
Heraclitus (Stanford Encyclopedia Of Philosophy)
A Greek philosopher of Ephesus (near modern Kuşadası, Turkey) who was active around 500 BCE, heraclitus propounded a distinctive theory which he expressed in oracular language.
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/heraclitus/

Extractions: Please Read How You Can Help Keep the Encyclopedia Free First published Thu Feb 8, 2007 His city lies close to Miletus, where the first thinkers recognized in later tradition as philosophers lived; but there is no record of his having made the acquaintance of any of the Milesian thinkers (Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes) or having been taught by them, or of his ever having traveled. Unlike most other early philosophers, Heraclitus is usually seen as independent of the several schools and movements later students (somewhat anachronistically) assigned to the ancients, and he himself implies that he is self-taught (B101). He has been variously judged by ancient and modern commentators to be a material monist or a process philosopher; a scientific cosmologist, a metaphysician, or a mainly religious thinker; an empiricist, a rationalist, or a mystic; a conventional thinker or a revolutionary; a developer of logic or one who denied the law of non-contradiction; the first genuine philosopher or an anti-intellectual obscurantist. No doubt the sage of Ephesus will continue to remain controversial and difficult to interpret, but scholars have made significant progress in understanding and appreciating his work. 2. Method
Introducing Ancient Greek Philosophy (IAGP)
John Burnet's Early Greek Philosophy Chapter 3 heraclitus of Ephesus. 63. Life of heraclitus 64. His Book 65. The Fragments 66. The Doxographical Tradition
http://faculty.evansville.edu/tb2/courses/phil211/burnet/ch3.htm

Extractions: 63. Life of Heraclitus Heraclitus of Ephesus, son of Bloson, is said to have "flourished" in 01. LXIX. (504/3-501/0 B.C.); that is to say, just in the middle of the reign of Darius, with whom several traditions connected him. It is more important, however, for our purpose to notice that, while Heraclitus refers to Pythagoras and Xenophanes by name and in the past tense (fr. 16), he is in turn alluded to by Parmenides (fr. 6). These references mark his place in the history of philosophy. Zeller held, indeed, that he could not have published his work till after 478 B.C., on the ground that the expulsion of Hermodorus, alluded to in fr. 114, could not have taken place before the downfall of Persian rule. If that were so, it might be hard to see how Parmenides could have known the views of Heraclitus at the time he wrote his poem; but there is no difficulty in supposing that the Ephesians may have sent one of their citizens into banishment when they were still paying tribute to the Great King. The spurious Letters of Heraclitus show that the expulsion of Hermodorus was believed to have taken place during the reign of Darius, and it seems probable that the party led by him had enjoyed the confidence of the Persian government. His expulsion would mark the beginnings of the movement against Persian rule, rather than its successful issue.
Greek Philosophy: Heraclitus
heraclitus, along with Parmenides, is probably the most significant philosopher of ancient Greece until Socrates and Plato; in fact, heraclitus's philosophy is perhaps even more
http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/GREECE/HERAC.HTM

Extractions: Logos In reading these passages, you should be able to piece together the central components of Heraclitus's thought. What, precisely, is the Logos? Can it be comprehended or defined by human beings? What does it mean to claim that the Logos consists of all the paired opposites in the universe? What is the nature of the Logos as the composite of all paired opposites? How does the Logos explain change? Finally, how would you compare Heraclitus's Logos to its later incarnations: in the Divided Line in Plato, in foundational and early Christianity? How would you relate Heraclitus's cryptic statements to those of Lao Tzu Translations of Heraclitus are by Richard Hooker �1995. LOGOS AND THE UNITY OF OPPOSITES FRAGMENT 1 (quoted in Sextus Empiricus, Against the Mathematicians Men have no comprehension of the Logos, as I've described it, just as much after they hear about it as they did before they heard about it. Even though all things occur according to the Logos, men seem to have no experience whatsoever, even when they experience the words and deeds which I use to explain physis, of how the Logos applies to each thing, and what it is. The rest of mankind are just as unconscious of what they do while awake as they are of what they do while they sleep. FRAGMENT 50 (quoted in Hippolytus
Heraclitus Quotes
37 quotes and quotations by heraclitus Related Authors Aristotle Socrates Plato Epictetus Plutarch Epicurus Diogenes
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/h/heraclitus.html
Heraclitus Lecture Notes
Notes by Cynthia Freeland, covering heraclitus style, natural philosophy and doctrine of flux.
http://www.uh.edu/~cfreelan/courses/heraclnotes.html

Extractions: Heraclitus is notorious for his "obscure" and distinctive style. Many readers seem to love it or hate it. Heraclitus' stylistic devices include metaphor, simile, aphorism, pun, word play, allusion, riddles, rhythm, and sound. Examples of puns and word plays: Fr. 65, p. 30 plays upon the word bios (life), accent on the first syllable, and bios (bow), accent on the second syllable. Fr. 48, p. 31 plays upon the phrases "xun noi" (with nous or intelligence) and "xunoi" (in common). Fr. 23, -. 27 plays upon the term "haptetai" which can mean "touch" or "kindle" as in "kindling a light". Some readers, like Jonathan Barnes, seem to suggest that Heraclitus' seemingly oracular sayings simply paper over his out-and-out contradictions. In short, Heraclitus is "fundamentally inconsistent". For an interesting discussion of whether Barnes' charge can be answered, see Timm Triplett, "Barnes on Heraclitus and the Unity of Opposites," Ancient Philosophy 6 , pp. 15-23.
Heraclitus [Internet Encyclopedia Of Philosophy]
heraclitus (fl. c.500 BCE) A Greek philosopher of the late 6th century BCE, heraclitus criticizes his predecessors and contemporaries for their failure to see the unity in
http://www.iep.utm.edu/heraclit/

Extractions: A Greek philosopher of the late 6th century BCE, Heraclitus criticizes his predecessors and contemporaries for their failure to see the unity in experience. He claims to announce an everlasting Word (Logos) according to which all things are one, in some sense. Opposites are necessary for life, but they are unified in a system of balanced exchanges. The world itself consists of a law-like interchange of elements, symbolized by fire. Thus the world is not to be identified with any particular substance, but rather with an ongoing process governed by a law of change. The underlying law of nature also manifests itself as a moral law for human beings. Heraclitus is the first Western philosopher to go beyond physical theory in search of metaphysical foundations and moral applications. Life and Times Theory of Knowledge The Doctrine of Flux and the Unity of Opposites Criticism of Ionian Philosophy ... References and Further Reading Heraclitus lived in Ephesus, an important city on the Ionian coast of Asia Minor, not far from Miletus, the birthplace of philosophy. We know nothing about his life other than what can be gleaned from his own statements, for all ancient biographies of him consist of nothing more than inferences or imaginary constructions based on his sayings. Although
Heraclitus, Greece, Ancient History
heraclitus (6th century BC) Born in Ephesus (today's Turkey), heraclitus is also called the Weeping Philosopher because he used to sit in Ephesos and cry over mans
http://www.in2greece.com/english/historymyth/history/ancient/heraclitus.htm
Heraclitus On Cosmology, Religion, And Myth
Essay on Herclitus thoughts on cosmology and the myths. By Swedish author and historian of ideas Stefan Stenudd.
http://www.stenudd.com/myth/greek/heraclitus.htm

Extractions: on Myth and Cosmology eraclitus (flourished circa 502 BC), famous for the expression "panta rhei", all things flow, and for his cryptic way of expressing his thoughts, as well as his consistently bad mood and obnoxious comments, thought that Homer "ought by rights to be ejected from the lists and thrashed" for his weak understanding of cosmological matters, and no higher was his opinion on Hesiod:
Heraclitus: Biography From Answers.com
The Greek philosopher heraclitus (active 500 B.C.) attempted to explain the nature of the universe by assuming the existence of the logos , that is, order or reason, as the
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Extractions: var isReferenceAnswers = true; BodyLoad('s'); On this page Library Biography: Home Library Miscellaneous Biographies The Greek philosopher Heraclitus (active 500 B.C.) attempted to explain the nature of the universe by assuming the existence of the "logos", that is, order or reason, as the unifying principle which guides all things and by specifying fire as the basic substance which underlies physical reality. Heraclitus was born in the lonian city of Ephesus and is said to have renounced the privileges to which his social rank entitled him (perhaps the kingship ) in favor of his brother. The available evidence for his life is too scanty for a clear picture to emerge. He is a solitary figure who claims to have sought the truth within himself, and although his work shows familiarity with the writings of other philosophers, particularly those of Anaximander , both his unique ideas and his peculiar literary style set him apart. Many fragments of Heraclitus's work, commonly known as On the Nature of the Universe
Heraclitus Biography (Philosopher) — Infoplease.com
Biography of heraclitus, Greek philosopher who said all is in constant flux
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Extractions: games, quizzes Editor's Favorites Search: Infoplease Info search tips Search: Biographies Bio search tips Share Philosopher Born: c. 540 B.C. Died: c. 480 B.C. Birthplace: Ephesus, Turkey (then Asia Minor) Best known as: Greek philosopher who said all is in constant flux Heraclitus (sometimes Heracleitus) was a pre- Socratic Greek philosopher whose obscure brand of metaphysics has been boiled down to the tidy maxim "you can never step in the same river twice." He is known for proposing that the universe is a balance of opposing forces constantly in flux, and for calling the basic universal constituent "fire." What little is known about Heraclitus comes from later writers, including Plato and Aristotle , who characterized his philosophy as contradictory. According to early biographers, Heraclitus was melancholic and cryptic, earning him the nicknames "The Weeping Philosopher' and "The Riddler." One of the earliest metaphysicians, he is considered an influence on modern ideas such as relativity and process theology. Heraclitus: meaning and definitions - Heraclitus: Definition and Pronunciation Heraclitus Heraclitus - Biography of Heraclitus, Greek philosopher who said all is in constant flux
Greek Philosophy: Heraclitus
Background information, selected fragments from the Hooker translation, and interpretive notes.
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/GREECE/HERAC.HTM

Extractions: Logos In reading these passages, you should be able to piece together the central components of Heraclitus's thought. What, precisely, is the Logos? Can it be comprehended or defined by human beings? What does it mean to claim that the Logos consists of all the paired opposites in the universe? What is the nature of the Logos as the composite of all paired opposites? How does the Logos explain change? Finally, how would you compare Heraclitus's Logos to its later incarnations: in the Divided Line in Plato, in foundational and early Christianity? How would you relate Heraclitus's cryptic statements to those of Lao Tzu Translations of Heraclitus are by Richard Hooker �1995. LOGOS AND THE UNITY OF OPPOSITES FRAGMENT 1 (quoted in Sextus Empiricus, Against the Mathematicians Men have no comprehension of the Logos, as I've described it, just as much after they hear about it as they did before they heard about it. Even though all things occur according to the Logos, men seem to have no experience whatsoever, even when they experience the words and deeds which I use to explain physis, of how the Logos applies to each thing, and what it is. The rest of mankind are just as unconscious of what they do while awake as they are of what they do while they sleep. FRAGMENT 50 (quoted in Hippolytus
The Flux And Fire Philosophy Of Heraclitus
Herclitus and Flux and Fire, the philosophy of eternal change.
http://www.thebigview.com/greeks/heraclitus.html

Extractions: Heraclitus lived around 500 BC in the city of Ephesus in Ionia, Asia Minor. He became famous as the "flux and fire" philosopher for his proverbial utterance: "All things are flowing." Coming from an eminent aristocratic family, Heraclitus is the first nobleman in the cabinet of Greek philosophers. He introduced important new perspectives into Greek thought and produced a book of which his followers said that it is hard to read. "They say that Euripides gave Socrates a copy of Heraclitus' book and asked him what he thought of it. He replied: "What I understand is splendid; and I think what I don't understand is so too - but it would take a Delian diver to get to the bottom of it." (Diogenes Laertius, Lives of Philosophers, II 22). In spite of the difficulties, Heraclitus was admired by his contemporaries for the theory of flux, which influenced many generations of philosophers after him. Judging from his writings, Heraclitus doesn't appear to be a complaisant character. Not only does he condemn all of his philosophic predecessors, but his contempt for mankind leads him to think that dullness and stupidity are innate human traits. He repeatedly lets fly at mankind in general and in particular scolds at those who do not share his opinion. Here is a taste of it: "The Ephesians would do well to hang themselves, every grown man of them, and leave the city to the beardless lads; for they have to cast out Hermorodus, the best man among them [...]" There is only Teutamus being saved from despise of whom he says that he is "of more account than the rest." Investigating the reason for the praise one finds that Teutamus had said that "most men are bad."
Panta Rei
Panta rei everything is changing heraclitus was born somewhere between 535 and 540 B.C. in Ephesos, and died 475 B.C. Very little of his
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Extractions: Heraclitus' philosophy can be captured in just two words: "panta rei", literally everything flows, meaning that everything is constantly changing, from the smallest grain of sand to the stars in the sky. Thus, every object ultimately is a figment of one's imagination. Only change itself is real, constant and eternal flux, like the continuous flow of the river which always renews itself.
Heraclitus Quotes - The Quotations Page
heraclitus, On the Universe You could not step twice into the same river; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Heraclitus/
Heraclitus Quotes
46 quotes from heraclitus ' 79 Time is a gameplayed beautifullyby children. (translated by Brooks Haxton) ', ' 90 Even a soul su
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Extractions: "The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light of day. The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you do is who you become. Your integrity is your destiny - it is the light that guides your way." Heraclitus 37 people liked it

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