The Cambridge History of Greek and Roman Political Thought
by C. J. Rowe (Editor), Malcolm Schofield (Editor)
The Cambridge History of Political Thought
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This book, first published in 2000, is a general and comprehensive treatment of the political thought of ancient Greece and Rome. It begins with Homer and ends in late antiquity with Christian and pagan reflections on divine and human order. In between come studies of Plato, Aristotle and a host of other major and minor thinkers - poets, historians, philosophers - whose individuality is brought out by extensive quotation. The international team of distinguished scholars assembled by the show more editors includes historians of law, politics, culture and religion, and also philosophers. Some chapters focus mostly on the ancient context of the ideas they are examining, while others explore these ideas as systems of thought which resonate with modern or perennial concerns. This clearly written volume will long remain an accessible and authoritative guide to Greek and Roman thinking about government and community. show lessTags
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This seems like a pretty complete introduction to political thought in classical antiquity. Every essay is of high quality and together they provide a balanced overview of the subject. Several essays also indicate how ancient lines of thought differed from modern political ideas and how fragmentary our knowledge of political thought and practice in antiquity still is. Lots of good references are also given for those who want to explore this topic further.
several intriguing essays on stoicism
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Christopher Rowe is Professor of Greek at Durham University, and Leverhulme Personal Research Professor (1999-2004).
Malcolm Schofield is Emeritus Professor of Ancient Philosophy at the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of St John's College.
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- Canonical title
- The Cambridge History of Greek and Roman Political Thought
- Original publication date
- 2000
- People/Characters
- Solon; Epictetus
- Important places
- Athens, (Ancient) Greece (Ancient); Rome, Roman Empire
- Important events
- Social War 91–88
- First words
- The purpose of this volume is to provide a fresh, critical account of Greek and Roman political thought from its beginnings to the point at which The Cambridge History of Medieval Political Thought takes up the story, ... (show all)i.e. c. AD 350.
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Politics and Government, History, General Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
- DDC/MDS
- 320.0938 — Society, Government, and Culture Political science Types of Government Political Science Biography And History
- LCC
- JC51 .C294 — Political Science Political theory Political theory. The state. Theories of the state Ancient state
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 4
