Pre-Socratic Philosophy: Parmenides Parmenides (pronounced as: pärmenidz) was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher and poet, as well as a leading figure of the Eleatic school of philosophy. Son of Pyres, Parmenides was born of an illustrious family in Elea between B.C. 505-515. Elea was a colony located in southern Italy and said to be founded by refugees from Phocia in 540-539 B.C. Parmenides was held in high esteem by his fellow-citizens for his …showed first 75 words of 2218 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2218 total…explanation of this section as seen above is likely no more than an inaccurate interpretation. Fortunately, however, Parmenides’ claim to originality rests in The Way of Truth, which proves by argument and reason that all of reality is a single, unchanging substance. The greater part of this section appears to have survived intact. Parmenides’ historical influence, as confirmed by his critics and followers, can also be traced to the doctrines of The Way of Truth