Before Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, a small group of thinkers dared to ask a radical question: What is the world made of?

They looked at the shifting seasons, the stars in the night sky, and the diversity of life, and sought answers not in the whims of gods, but in the power of human reason. These were the Pre-Socratics—the brilliant, enigmatic, and audacious pioneers who ignited the flame of Western philosophy.

From The Philosophy School, The Pre-Socratics: A Beginner's Guide is your essential journey to the very dawn of thought. Many of their writings are lost, surviving only in fragments. This guide pieces together the puzzle, explaining their profound and often challenging ideas in clear, accessible language.

Inside, you will meet the first great minds of the West and explore their world-changing ideas:

This book is more than a history lesson; it is an exploration of the momentous shift from *mythos* (myth) to *logos* (reason) that made science and philosophy possible. It is a story of wonder, logic, and the enduring human quest to understand the cosmos.

Journey back to the beginning and discover the wonder that began philosophy.