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The Masters of Truth in Archaic Greece
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See moreThe 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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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
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.
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