The Unity of Mankind in Greek Thought
- Author: Baldry
- Date Published: August 2009
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521118118
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The idea of the unity of mankind did not come easily to the Greeks. Its eventual emergence has been ascribed to various sources, not least to Alexander the Great. Professor Baldry believes that it cannot be attributed to any single individual, but that the true picture is a long and complicated chain of development to which many contributed. In this book Professor Baldry describes this development from Homer to Cicero when, although the traditional divisions and prejudices still remained string, the idea of unity had become part of the outlook of civilised man. He discusses the contribution of thinkers such as Antiphon, Aristotle, the Cynics or Zeno; the influence of great historical movements like the rise of Macedon and Rome; and also the obstacles that stood in the way - the divisions between Greek and barbarian, free and slave, enlightened and unenlightened, even man and woman. This study will interest not only classical scholars but historians and philosophers. In particular Professor Baldry's assessment of the influence of Alexander and the ideas of Zeno is important.
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- Date Published: August 2009
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521118118
- length: 232 pages
- dimensions: 216 x 140 x 13 mm
- weight: 0.3kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. From Homer to Hippocrates
3. Socrates and the fourth century
4. Alexander and his influence
5. The Hellenistic philosophers
6. The impact of Rome
Notes and references
Indexes.
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