Fragments (Penguin Classics) (English and Greek Edition)

This book has all the surviving fragments of Heraclitus’ teachings. The foreword and introduction give context and background to the fragments that are applicable in his time and now. The translation of the fragments is simple and straightforward and convey the meaning clearly. The fragments are practical, realistic, and timeless.This is one of the books I keep at hand, like March Aurelius’ Meditations and Epictetus’ works. I usually read a few at a time, reflect on the principle, values, and meaning of each, and then apply in the real world.

The words of Heraclitus ring louder and clearer today and this translation transcends to show its relevance. Must read for layman and scholar.

It was refreshing a point of view gained from this book. It was short but to the point. A great read for anyone interested in philosophy.

Change is so constant that even change can’t help but change. And while change occurs in front of the observer, the observer also changes.

It is nice having a Greek text available for the reader of Ancient Greek, but the facing translation goes way beyond the freedom of a "free" translation. It is highly improvisational, with minimal correlation with the Greek text, allowing for the stipulation that translation is always interpretation. But its extreme latitude does a disservice to the non Greek reader, who will likely prefer something closer to the original. As a matter of the general tone of the translation Heraclitus was not a New Age Buddhist; he was Ancient Greek and should be translated accordingly.

A very approachable translation with an interesting prologue.

One of my favorite philosophers...brevity is the soul of wit, AND frequently of wisdom.

Thank you. That was lovely. So very helpful. So very thought provoking and calming in one voice over all. Word.

Foreword and introduction were helpful.

Fragments qui disent davantage à notre entendement que les écrits modernes, dits philosophiques, qui ne sont que de la sociologie sans philosophie, et éclairent bien des aspects du monde. J'ai été amenée à lire les dits fragments pas la lecture de R Steiner dans une de ces conférences sur "Les énigmes de la philosophie" et "Le mystère christique et les mystères antiques", allant vérifier ce qu'il dit d'Héraclite.J'ai aimé ce livre et même si les fragments d'Héraclite sont peu nombreux, car perdus, il n'en reste pas moins tous les fragments isolés répertoriés par l'auteur trouvés dans les écrits de Platon, Sophocle, Aristote, Diogène, etc. qui sont des pépites de la philosophie présocratique expliqués par les philosophes qui l'ont suivi en leur temps propre. A soulever, car c'est un réel travail de titan. J'ai aimé. Lu, ce livre ne laisse pas indifférent et incite à y revenir constamment pour vivre entre ses pages.

Fascinating. Great translation, a wealth of wisdom.

Momentous. Thrilling soliplectic on the everconundrum.Ever dare to torch the spark of the vissicitudenous..!Ephesus guards riddles of neither death nor tragedy.If there is something bright in your heart, explore it. It'll shimmer that much the more.. =¦

Conveniently short to read and very adequate for morning reflections before the day begins.Puzzles for the mind and life.