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Presocratic Philosophy: A collection of articles, videos, and podcasts

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This page aims to make learning about Presocratic philosophy as easy as possible by bringing together the best articles, podcasts, and videos from across the internet onto one page. To get started, simply choose one of the resources listed below:

Encyclopedia Articles

This section features articles from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy and the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. The SEP is probably the most comprehensive online philosophy resource. It features in-depth articles on a huge number of philosophical topics, however, it is aimed at an academic audience and may be too detailed and technical for beginners. The IEP is generally more beginner-friendly but is also considered to be less reliable. Wikipedia is also an option, but it is much less reliable than either of these.

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Articles

This section features short articles written by professional philosophers and aimed at a general audience. These articles are ideal for anyone looking for a shorter or more beginner-friendly introduction to the Presocratics than the encyclopedia articles listed above.

Aeon

Philosophy Now

Podcasts

This section features podcast episodes from leading philosophy podcasts. These are also aimed at a general audience and are a good option for beginners who prefer audio content.

The History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Philosophy Bites

In Our Time

The Partially Examined Life

Short Videos (<30 mins)

This section features short videos aimed at beginners.

Academy of Ideas

Misc

Lectures/Longer Videos (>30 mins)

This section features longer videos and lectures.

Course Syllabi

See this page for course syllabi on the Presocratics.

Books

See this list of the best books on the Presocratics.

Quotes

See this page for a selection of key quotes by the Presocratics.


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