Parmenides: Can Existence Emerge from Non-Existence?

History of Philosophy 4

Parmenides, a philosopher of the 5th century BC, lived in the city of Elea, located in present-day Italy. Despite the passage of time, around 150 fragments of his work have managed to survive. Among his notable works is a poem titled “On Nature”. Through the verses of this poem, we endeavor to grasp the essence of his teachings.