Author: Westel Woodbury Willoughby
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Greece
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The Political Theories of the Ancient World
Author: Westel Woodbury Willoughby
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Greece
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Greece
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The Political Theories of the Ancient World (Classic Reprint)
Author: Westel Woodbury Willoughby
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780428445270
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Excerpt from The Political Theories of the Ancient World All this occurred, not because humanity was wanting, not because ignorance was universal, not because of political or religious intolerance, but because acceptance of the miraculous was a characteristic of the thought of the age; and the belief in witchcraft died out only when, through the advance of science, the idea gradually gained ground that law holds sway throughout the physical world. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780428445270
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Excerpt from The Political Theories of the Ancient World All this occurred, not because humanity was wanting, not because ignorance was universal, not because of political or religious intolerance, but because acceptance of the miraculous was a characteristic of the thought of the age; and the belief in witchcraft died out only when, through the advance of science, the idea gradually gained ground that law holds sway throughout the physical world. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Classics in Progress
Author: T. P. Wiseman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780197263235
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
The study of Greco-Roman civilisation is as exciting and innovative today as it has ever been. This intriguing collection of essays by contemporary classicists reveals new discoveries, new interpretations and new ways of exploring the experiences of the ancient world. Through one and a half millennia of literature, politics, philosophy, law, religion and art, the classical world formed the origin of western culture and thought. This book emphasises the many ways in which it continues to engage with contemporary life. Offering a wide variety of authorial style, the chapters range in subject matter from contemporary poets' exploitation of Greek and Latin authors, via newly discovered literary texts and art works, to modern arguments about ancient democracy and slavery, and close readings of the great poets and philosophers of antiquity. This engaging book reflects the current rejuvenation of classical studies and will fascinate anyone with an interest in western history.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780197263235
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
The study of Greco-Roman civilisation is as exciting and innovative today as it has ever been. This intriguing collection of essays by contemporary classicists reveals new discoveries, new interpretations and new ways of exploring the experiences of the ancient world. Through one and a half millennia of literature, politics, philosophy, law, religion and art, the classical world formed the origin of western culture and thought. This book emphasises the many ways in which it continues to engage with contemporary life. Offering a wide variety of authorial style, the chapters range in subject matter from contemporary poets' exploitation of Greek and Latin authors, via newly discovered literary texts and art works, to modern arguments about ancient democracy and slavery, and close readings of the great poets and philosophers of antiquity. This engaging book reflects the current rejuvenation of classical studies and will fascinate anyone with an interest in western history.
Classical Horizons
Author: George E. McCarthy
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 9780791487624
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
2003 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title This work relocates the origins of nineteenth-century social theory in classical Greece and focuses on three figures: Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Émile Durkheim, all of whom wrote dissertations on the culture and structure of ancient society. Greek philosophy, art, and politics inspired their ideas, stirred their imaginations, and defined their intellectual horizons. McCarthy rediscovers the forgotten dreams and classical horizons of these European social theorists and uncovers the close connections between sociology and philosophy, offering new insights into the methods, theories, and approaches of modern social science.
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 9780791487624
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
2003 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title This work relocates the origins of nineteenth-century social theory in classical Greece and focuses on three figures: Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Émile Durkheim, all of whom wrote dissertations on the culture and structure of ancient society. Greek philosophy, art, and politics inspired their ideas, stirred their imaginations, and defined their intellectual horizons. McCarthy rediscovers the forgotten dreams and classical horizons of these European social theorists and uncovers the close connections between sociology and philosophy, offering new insights into the methods, theories, and approaches of modern social science.
The Political Theories of the Ancient World
Author: Westel Woodbury Willoughby
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
The Cambridge Companion to Ancient Greek Political Thought
Author: Stephen Salkever
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139828029
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
The Cambridge Companion to Ancient Greek Political Thought provides a guide to understanding the central texts and problems in ancient Greek political thought, from Homer through the Stoics and Epicureans. Composed of essays specially commissioned for this volume and written by leading scholars of classics, political science, and philosophy, the Companion brings these texts to life by analysing what they have to tell us about the problems of political life. Focusing on texts by Homer, Herodotus, Thucydides, Plato, and Aristotle, among others, they examine perennial issues, including rights and virtues, democracy and the rule of law, community formation and maintenance, and the ways in which theorizing of several genres can and cannot assist political practice.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139828029
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
The Cambridge Companion to Ancient Greek Political Thought provides a guide to understanding the central texts and problems in ancient Greek political thought, from Homer through the Stoics and Epicureans. Composed of essays specially commissioned for this volume and written by leading scholars of classics, political science, and philosophy, the Companion brings these texts to life by analysing what they have to tell us about the problems of political life. Focusing on texts by Homer, Herodotus, Thucydides, Plato, and Aristotle, among others, they examine perennial issues, including rights and virtues, democracy and the rule of law, community formation and maintenance, and the ways in which theorizing of several genres can and cannot assist political practice.
Democracy Ancient and Modern
Author: M. I. Finley
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 1978802323
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Leaders and followers -- Athenian demagogues -- Democracy, consensus and the national interest -- Socrates and after -- Censorship in classical antiquity.
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 1978802323
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Leaders and followers -- Athenian demagogues -- Democracy, consensus and the national interest -- Socrates and after -- Censorship in classical antiquity.
Ancient Political Thought
Author: Richard N. Bosley
Publisher: Broadview Press
ISBN: 1551118114
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
This book presents selections from the political and social thought of the ancient West from the early sixth century BCE up to the early years of the Roman Empire and includes not only the classic philosophers, Plato, Aristotle, and Cicero, but a number of dramatists and historians as well. The range of topics these writings treat run from class conflict, through the perils of democracy and the horrors of tyranny, to the place of women in politics, while the styles range from the deeply dramatic of Sophocles’ Antigone and the bawdy satire of Aristophanes’ Assemblywomen to Plato’s Socratic dialogue Republic and Aristotle’s scientific treatise Politics. The translations have been chosen, and sometimes modified, for clarity and readability, and are accompanied by introductions which set forth the historical context and trace the general lines of thought the readings develop. Frequent notes explain references to ancient lore unfamiliar to many readers. Questions for discussion accompany each reading.
Publisher: Broadview Press
ISBN: 1551118114
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
This book presents selections from the political and social thought of the ancient West from the early sixth century BCE up to the early years of the Roman Empire and includes not only the classic philosophers, Plato, Aristotle, and Cicero, but a number of dramatists and historians as well. The range of topics these writings treat run from class conflict, through the perils of democracy and the horrors of tyranny, to the place of women in politics, while the styles range from the deeply dramatic of Sophocles’ Antigone and the bawdy satire of Aristophanes’ Assemblywomen to Plato’s Socratic dialogue Republic and Aristotle’s scientific treatise Politics. The translations have been chosen, and sometimes modified, for clarity and readability, and are accompanied by introductions which set forth the historical context and trace the general lines of thought the readings develop. Frequent notes explain references to ancient lore unfamiliar to many readers. Questions for discussion accompany each reading.
Theories, Models and Concepts in Ancient History
Author: Neville Morley
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134536100
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
The first accessible guide for students to show how theories, models and concepts have been applied to ancient history.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134536100
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
The first accessible guide for students to show how theories, models and concepts have been applied to ancient history.
The Roman Republic in Political Thought
Author: Fergus Millar
Publisher: UPNE
ISBN: 9781584651994
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
An experienced scholar explains why the legendary early Republic, rather than the historical Republic of Cicero, has most influenced later political thought.
Publisher: UPNE
ISBN: 9781584651994
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
An experienced scholar explains why the legendary early Republic, rather than the historical Republic of Cicero, has most influenced later political thought.