Work by 'lost' philosopher who inspired Plato and Aristotle found in Egypt

Work by 'lost' philosopher who inspired Plato and Aristotle found in Egypt

The papyrus containing work by Empedocles (Picture: IFAO/Cover Images) A work by a ‘lost’ Ancient Greek philosopher has been rediscovered, written on a 2,000-year-old papyrus fragment found in Cairo. The fragile document contains 30 previously unknown verses by Empedocles, a pre-Socratic philosopher of the 5th century BCE. Elements of Empedocles’ philosophy are mentioned by later philosophers and writers, including Plato and Aristotle, but it wa…

Ancient Greek philosopher Empedocles’ lost verses rediscovered in Cairo

A 2,000-year-old papyrus fragment containing 30 previously unknown verses by Empedocles has been rediscovered in Cairo. This significant find, identified by Nathan Carlig of the University of Liège, offers direct access to Empedocles' original text, enhancing the understanding of his philosophy. Explore the findings in L’Empédocle du Caire.