Antisthenes of Athens: Setting the World Aright by Luis Navia (English) Hardcove

Description: Antisthenes of Athens by Luis Navia An investigation of the philosophy and contributions of Antisthenes, the ancient Greek thinker who was influential in the development of classical Cynicism. The work is based on both primary and secondary sources and demonstrates that Antisthenes ideas are still relevant today. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Luis E. Navia provides a comprehensive examination of the ideas and contributions of a Greek philosopher who was influential in the development of classical Cynicism. Based on both primary and secondary sources as well as the findings of modern scholarship, it is a unique contribution to the study of Antisthenes. An important philosopher, only two English-language books about him have been published in the last eighty years. With his clear and accessible narrative style, Navia succeeds in reconstructing Antisthenes biography resurrecting this ancient philosophers ideas as still relevant to this day.Navia describes an integral moment in the history of Greek philosophy--the presence of Antisthenes as a student of the Sophists, an associate of Socrates, and the originator of the Cynic movement. This detailed study of the principal sources, includes an index of relevant names, a bibliography of over two hundred and fifty titles, and an appendix consisting of an extensively annotated translation of Diogenes Laertius biography of Antisthenes. Author Biography LUIS E. NAVIA is Professor of Philosophy at New York Institute of Technology. He has written extensively in philosophy and is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences. His most recent books are The Philosophy of Cynicism (Greenwood, 1995), Classical Cynicism: A Critical Study (Greenwood, 1996), Diogenes of Sinope: The Man in the Tub (Greenwood, 1998), and The Adventure of Philosophy (Praeger, 1999). Table of Contents PrefaceSources and TestimoniesA Biographical SketchThe Interpretation of HomerSaying Nothing about the No ThingThe Socratic ConnectionAntishenes, the Absolute DogSimon the ShoemakerDiogenes Laertius: The Life of AntisthenesBibliographyIndex of NamesIndex of Subjects Review ?Navia is an interesting interpreter of the fragmentary evidence, and his observations concerning Anthistheness views on language and literature are instructive.?-Practical Philocophy?The strength of [his] book is in its very attempt to bring Antisthenes into modern discussion, not only scholarly discussion, but discussion among generally educated people.?-Bryn Mawr Classical Review?Graduate students; faculty and researchers.?-Choice?Graduate students; faculty and researchers.??Choice"The strength of Ýhis¨ book is in its very attempt to bring Antisthenes into modern discussion, not only scholarly discussion, but discussion among generally educated people."-Bryn Mawr Classical Review"Graduate students; faculty and researchers."-Choice"Navia is an interesting interpreter of the fragmentary evidence, and his observations concerning Anthistheness views on language and literature are instructive."-Practical Philocophy"The strength of [his] book is in its very attempt to bring Antisthenes into modern discussion, not only scholarly discussion, but discussion among generally educated people."-Bryn Mawr Classical Review Promotional Investigates the philosophy and contributions of the ancient Greek thinker Antisthenes. Long Description Luis E. Navia provides a comprehensive examination of the ideas and contributions of a Greek philosopher who was influential in the development of classical Cynicism. Based on both primary and secondary sources as well as the findings of modern scholarship, it is a unique contribution to the study of Antisthenes. An important philosopher, only two English-language books about him have been published in the last eighty years. With his clear and accessible narrative style, Navia succeeds in reconstructing Antisthenes biography resurrecting this ancient philosophers ideas as still relevant to this day. Navia describes an integral moment in the history of Greek philosophy--the presence of Antisthenes as a student of the Sophists, an associate of Socrates, and the originator of the Cynic movement. This detailed study of the principal sources, includes an index of relevant names, a bibliography of over two hundred and fifty titles, and an appendix consisting of an extensively annotated translation of Diogenes Laertius biography of Antisthenes. Review Quote "The strength of [his] book is in its very attempt to bring Antisthenes into modern discussion, not only scholarly discussion, but discussion among generally educated people."- Bryn Mawr Classical Review Promotional "Headline" Investigates the philosophy and contributions of the ancient Greek thinker Antisthenes. Details ISBN0313316724 Short Title ANTISTHENES OF ATHENS Pages 192 Language English ISBN-10 0313316724 ISBN-13 9780313316722 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 80 Year 2001 Subtitle Setting the World Aright Country of Publication United States Illustrations bibliography, indices Place of Publication Westport Edition annotated edition Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc DOI 10.1604/9780313316722 UK Release Date 2001-03-30 NZ Release Date 2001-03-30 US Release Date 2001-03-30 Audience Age 7-17 Author Luis Navia Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Series Contributions in Philosophy Publication Date 2001-03-30 DEWEY 183.4 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2001-03-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7087120;

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