Thales and the Beginning of Greek Philosophy

Glenn Most

Glenn W. Most is an esteemed scholar and professor, recognized for his interdisciplinary contributions to the fields of classics, comparative literature, and the history of ideas. Educated at Harvard, Oxford, and Yale, he has held prominent academic positions at institutions such as the University of Chicago, Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa, and the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin. Most’s work spans a wide range of topics, including ancient Greek literature, philosophy, and the reception of classical texts in later traditions. He is perhaps best known for his extensive scholarship on Homer, Herodotus, and the Presocratics, as well as his innovative studies on the hermeneutics of texts. His editorial leadership in projects like The Loeb Classical Library and the multivolume Early Greek Philosophy series has been instrumental in advancing classical studies. In addition to his academic output, Most has contributed to broader intellectual debates, exploring the intersections of literature, psychoanalysis, and cultural theory. His ability to integrate rigorous philological analysis with theoretical insights has maked him a leading figure in the humanities.