The Masters of Truth in Archaic Greece

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By Marcel Detienne

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The Masters of Truth in Archaic Greece by Marcel Detienne delves into the ancient Greek conception of truth and how it evolved through myth, law, and philosophy. The book examines the figures considered as bearers of truth, like poets, prophets, and philosophers, and explores their influential roles in shaping Greek society's understanding of truth, knowledge, and authority. Situated at the intersection of philosophy and psychology, this work offers a nuanced exploration of truth’s origins and manifestations in ancient Greek culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of mythology, philosophy, and cultural development in ancient Greece. It explores how figures such as poets, prophets, and jurists shaped and controlled truth in archaic Greek society, providing deep insights into the philosophical and psychological nuances of the era. This book will likely captivate those interested in understanding how cultural narratives influence beliefs and morals.

The Masters of Truth in Archaic Greece

The acclaimed French classicist Marcel Detienne's fist book traces the odyssey of "truth", aletheia, from mytho-religious concept to philosophical thought in archaic Greece.

"A penetrating study of the meaning of 'truth' in archaic Greece." Parabola"Richly suggestive and written with verve and wit... " Choice "Marcel Detienne undertakes a new and daring intellectual project with both rigor and erudition... A fascinating study which is essential reading for sociologists of religion and historians of philosophy alike." Jean-Pierre Vernant

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The acclaimed French classicist Marcel Detienne's first book traces the odyssey of truth, aletheia, from mytho-religious concept to philosophical thought in archaic Greece. Detienne begins by examining how truth in Greek literature first emerges as an enigma.

He then looks at the movement from a religious to a secular thinking about truth in the speech of the sophists and orators. His study culminates with an original interpretation of Parmenides' poem on Being.

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The Masters of Truth in Archaic Greece by Marcel Detienne is praised for its engaging and witty writing style while delving into the concept of 'truth' in archaic Greek culture. It offers a deep and insightful analysis into historical and philosophical themes, showcasing Detienne's skill in exploring the cultural underpinnings of ancient Greece.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780942299861

Publisher: Zone Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 1999

Country: United States

Imprint: Zone Books

Contributors:

Translated by Janet Lloyd
Foreword by Pierre Vidal-Naquet

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 232

Collections

Marcel Detienne Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Zone Books

About the Author

Janet Lloyd is a translator and writer living in England. Pierre Vidal-Naquet is Director of Studies and Professor of Sociology at the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes in Paris.