Passions and Moral Progress in Greco-Roman Thought (PDF)
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- Synopsis
- This book contains a collection of essays on the topic of the pathe and prokope, or the relationship between the passions and moral advancement in Greek and Roman thought. Recognizing that emotions played a key role in whether individuals lived happily, ancient philosophers extensively discussed the nature of the passions, showing how those who managed their emotions properly made moral progress. The ‘‘passions’’ refer to those passionate emotions which can turn crucially destructive if left unchecked – for example, unbridled anger, uncontrolled desire, or overwhelming grief. These essays explore the different Greco-Roman perspectives on the passions and moral progress and how they felt best to manage them to preserve and advance their own morality. More comprehensive and multi-disciplinary than many other books on the subject, this book encompasses philosophy, literature, and religion, containing the efforts of thirteen leading specialists from various fields including classics, ancient philosophy and literature, Hellenistic Judaism, and New Testament scholarship. The contributions are preceded by a full and accessible introduction to the subject by John T. Fitzgerald. Writers discussed include the Cynics, the Neopythagoreans, Aristotle, Theophrastus, Ovid, Paul, and Clement of Alexandria.
- Copyright:
- 2008
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- ISBN-13:
- 9780415594912
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780415280693
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Date of Addition:
- 11/23/18
- Copyrighted By:
- John T. Fitzgerald for selection and editorial matter; individual chapters, their contributors
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Psychology, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Philosophy
- Submitted By:
- Taylor and Francis VIP Team
- Proofread By:
- Taylor and Francis VIP Team
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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