Greek Thought

by Christopher Gill

Overview

Four related themes in Greek thought are examined in this book: (1) personality and self, (2) ethics and values (3) individuals and communities, and (4) the idea of nature as a moral norm. Although the focus is on Greek philosophy (the Presocratics, Plato, Aristotle, and the Hellenistic period), links between philosophy and literature or the wider culture are also explored. The book combines a survey of recent scholarship on these topics with the author's own interpretations. It can be used by students or teachers of classical studies or philosophy as an introduction to key themes and issues in Greek ethics or psychology. One aspect of the subject given special emphasis is the relationship between ancient and modern ideas on the issues treated here. The book closes with a selective bibliography on modern work on Greek philosophy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199220748
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	12/14/1995
Series:	New Surveys in the Classics , #25
Edition description:	ANN
Pages:	114
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.35(d)

Table of Contents

Note on Convention; 1. Introduction; 2. Models of the Self; 3. Ethics and Values; 4. Individuals in Communities; 5. The Norms of Nature; 6. Conclusion; Bibliographical Note on Greek Philosophy; About the Author; Index of names, subjects and passages.