Fragments from the Fire

A collection of surviving sayings and short passages attributed to the pre-Socratic Greek philosopher Heraclitus, Fragments preserves the thought of one of antiquity’s most challenging and influential minds.

Heraclitus lived in Ephesus around 500 BC and is known to have written only one book in antiquity. What remains today are over 500 fragments that represent his distinctive, often cryptic, philosophy in brief, aphoristic form.

Fragments from the Fire presents the idea that reality is never static but always changing and transforming, centred on the world being in constant flux. Central to this worldview is the concept of the Logos: a universal rational principle or order that underlies all things. The notion of perpetual change underscores the dynamic essence of the universe, highlighting the importance of paradox, change, and reason in understanding nature and the human condition.

This unique collection of philosophical musings remains a cornerstone of early Stoic thought. It is the perfect companion for those with an interest in Ancient Greek philosophy and the concept of the universal paradigm.