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The Wisdom Of Ancient Greece
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Abbeville Press
Release Date : 1996
The Wisdom Of Ancient Greece written by and has been published by Abbeville Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Each of this handsomely designed, richly illustrated columes in this uplifting new series is devoted to the ageless teachings of one of the world's major religions or cultures. Excerpts from the most eloquent practitioners of the religion--be they poets, philosophers or spiritual leaders--are paired with evocative images, whether paintings, sculptures or photos. Each of these miniature books includes 22 full-color illustrations.
The Wisdom Of The Ancient Greeks
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Author : Mel Thompson
language : en
Publisher: ONEWorld
Release Date : 2002-01-01
The Wisdom Of The Ancient Greeks written by Mel Thompson and has been published by ONEWorld this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-01 with Philosophy categories.
Contained in this illustrated anthology are insights from all the key thinkers of Ancient Greek civilization, from Homer to Sophocles and Socrates.
The Wisdom Of The Ancient Greeks
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Author : Steven Stavropoulos
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
The Wisdom Of The Ancient Greeks written by Steven Stavropoulos and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Philosophy, Ancient categories.
Words Of Wisdom From Ancient Greece
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Author : Alexander Zaphiriou
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-05-26
Words Of Wisdom From Ancient Greece written by Alexander Zaphiriou and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-26 with categories.
His poetry sings of the beauty of the natural world and offers a vision of the paradise that the world could be, but it is also imbued with a deep and painful awareness of the dark abyss that it threatens to become. For Vrettakos, the poet has a role to play in this struggle to determine the fate of the world. He is the champion of light and truth, the high priest of beauty, whose duty it is to celebrate the world, proclaiming the cosmic message of love as that which cuts paths across the darkness. He knows only too well, however, that the poets voice, like Gods, is seldom heeded. Works translated from from Aeschylus; Aesop; Alexander The Great; Anaxagoras; Antisthenes; Aristotle; Aristophanes; Bias Of Priene; Chilon Of Sparta; Cleobulus of Lindos; Democritus; Demosthenes; Diogenes; Epicurus; Epictetus; Euripides; Heraclitus; Hesiod; Hippocrates; Homer; Isocrates; Menander; Periander; Pindar; Pittacus of Mytilene; Plato; Plutarch; Protagoras; Pythagoras; Socrates; Solon; Sophocles; Thales of Miletus; Theocritus; Thucydides; Xenophon; Zeno Of Citium
Wisdom Of Ancient Greece
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Author : Ahmad Jamal El-Youssef
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-09-13
Wisdom Of Ancient Greece written by Ahmad Jamal El-Youssef and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-13 with categories.
'Wisdom of Ancient Greece' is a concise book on selected quotes of wisdom from the three greatest philosophers of ancient Greece; Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. The book aims to provide the reader with an insight into ancient Greek philosophy, as well as a concise compilation of wisdom quotes to enlightens one's life.
The Symposium
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Author : Xenophon
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-11-20
The Symposium written by Xenophon and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-20 with Philosophy categories.
In 'The Symposium', Socrates and his companions attend a lively dinner party hosted by Kallias, where entertainment is provided by skilled performers. The guests engage in playful and paradoxical discussions about what they are most proud of, including Socrates' knowledge of match-making. Written by Xenophon in the late 360s B.C., the work explores themes of beauty and desire, wisdom, virtue, and laughter through a clever use of playfulness and seriousness appropriate to a symposium. Despite disputed claims of Xenophon's presence at the event, 'The Symposium' remains a fascinating and insightful window into ancient Greek aristocratic culture.
The Memorable Thoughts Of Socrates
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Author : Xenophon
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-11-20
The Memorable Thoughts Of Socrates written by Xenophon and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-20 with Fiction categories.
"The Memorable Thoughts of Socrates" is a collection of Socratic dialogues by Xenophon, a student of Socrates. The lengthiest and most famous of Xenophon's Socratic writings, the Memorabilia is essentially an apologia (defense) of Socrates, differing from both Xenophon's Apology of Socrates to the Jury and Plato's Apology mainly in that the Apologies present Socrates as defending himself before the jury, whereas the former presents Xenophon's own defense of Socrates, offering edifying examples of Socrates' conversations and activities along with occasional commentary from Xenophon.
The Siren And The Sage
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Author : Steven Shankman
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2003-09-16
The Siren And The Sage written by Steven Shankman and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09-16 with Philosophy categories.
The cultures of ancient China and ancient Greece have exerted immeasurable influence on later civilizations. The texts and cultural values of classical China spread throughout East Asia and became the foundation of learning in Korea, Japan and Vietnam. Greek learning and culture receive credit for many of the intellectual paradigms of the West. Probably the one which is most distinctly Western is the tradition of logical proof and the related assumption that, as Aristotle put it in 'Metaphysics' 980, 'we all desire to know.' In contrast, the Chinese tradition, as exemplified by Laozi's 'Dao de jing,' cautions that through our desire to know we may forfeit wisdom, thus engendering a split between knowledge and wisdom. 'The Siren and the Sage' is a comparative study of what some of the most influential writers of ancient China and ancient Greece thought it meant to know and whether they distinguished knowledge from wisdom. It surveys selected works of poetry, history and philosophy from roughly the eighth through the second centuries BCE, focusing on the 'Odyssey,' the ancient Chinese 'Classic of Poetry,' Thucydides' 'History of the Peloponnesian War,' Sima Qian's 'Records of the Historian,' Plato's 'Symposium,' Laozi's 'Dao de jing' and the writings of Zhuangzi. The intention, through such juxtaposition, is to introduce foundational texts of each tradition, texts which continue to influence most of the world's peoples. It is intriguing to ask what awareness, if any, these distinctive cultures had of each other. A considerable body of scholarship comparing ancient Greece and ancient China now exists. Scholars are presenting evidence that the two cultures may actually have been aware of each other's presence, even though that awareness was presumably indirect, perhaps mediated by the nomadic peoples of Central Asia. While not directly contributing evidence, the authors argue that comparing the cultures of Greece and China will continue to be an irresistible and important scholarly debate. The book offers a provocative study which is accessible to students and general readers and at the same time contributes to the debate.
Listening To The Logos
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Author : Christopher Lyle Johnstone
language : en
Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press
Release Date : 2012-07-23
Listening To The Logos written by Christopher Lyle Johnstone and has been published by Univ of South Carolina Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-23 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
An exploration of the role of language arts in forming and expressing wisdom from Homer to Aristotle In Listening to the Logos, Christopher Lyle Johnstone provides an unprecedented comprehensive account of the relationship between speech and wisdom across almost four centuries of evolving ancient Greek thought and teachings—from the mythopoetic tradition of Homer and Hesiod to Aristotle's treatises. Johnstone grounds his study in the cultural, conceptual, and linguistic milieu of archaic and classical Greece, which nurtured new ways of thinking about and investigating the world. He focuses on accounts of logos and wisdom in the surviving writings and teachings of Homer and Hesiod, the Presocratics, the Sophists and Socrates, Isocrates and Plato, and Aristotle. Specifically Johnstone highlights the importance of language arts in both speculative inquiry and practical judgment, a nexus that presages connections between philosophy and rhetoric that persist still. His study investigates concepts and concerns key to the speaker's art from the outset: wisdom, truth, knowledge, belief, prudence, justice, and reason. From these investigations certain points of coherence emerge about the nature of wisdom—that wisdom includes knowledge of eternal principles, both divine and natural; that it embraces practical, moral knowledge; that it centers on apprehending and applying a cosmic principle of proportion and balance; that it allows its possessor to forecast the future; and that the oral use of language figures centrally in obtaining and practicing it. Johnstone's interdisciplinary account ably demonstrates that in the ancient world it was both the content and form of speech that most directly inspired, awakened, and deepened the insights comprehended under the notion of wisdom.
The Wisdom Of The Ancient Greeks
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Author : Mel Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Release Date : 2002-08-09
The Wisdom Of The Ancient Greeks written by Mel Thompson and has been published by Oneworld Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-08-09 with Religion categories.
For nearly three thousand years the wisdom of the Ancient Greeks has influenced almost every sphere of thought, from drama to science. Resonating through the ages, the writings of this majestic civilization combine the passion of human emotions with the mental rigours of philosophy. Drawn from the vast wealth of Ancient Greek literature, this little compendium offers an inspiring selection of extracts from the greatest classical thinkers. From Plato’s thoughts on justice to Homer’s vision of love and Aesop’s words of wisdom, these passages address a multitude of timeless themes, turning ancient thought into practical advice. As both a testament to the enduring preoccupations of humankind, and a philosophical handbook for modern times, this keepsake will provide much spiritual nourishment for many years to come.