The philosopher and society in late antiquity : essays in honour of Peter Brown

Author(s)

• Smith, Andrew
• Alt, Karin

Bibliographic Information

The philosopher and society in late antiquity : essays in honour of Peter Brown

edited by Andrew Smith ; contributors, Karin Alt ... [et al.]

Classical Press of Wales, 2005

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The philosophers of Late Antiquity have sometimes appeared to be estranged from society. 'We must flee everything physical' is one of the most prominent ideas taken by Augustine from Platonic literature. This collection of new studies by leading writers on Late Antiquity treats both the principles of metaphysics and the practical engagement of philosophers. It points to a more substantive and complex involvement in worldly affairs than conventional handbooks admit.

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Details

• NCID: BA77566278
• ISBN:
  • 095438458X
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Swansea
• Pages/Volumes: xiv, 249 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : B505
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Brown, Peter Robert Lamont
  • LCSH : Philosophers, Ancient -- Social conditions
  • LCSH : Rome -- Politics and government -- 284-476
  • LCSH : Rome -- Intellectual life
  • LCSH : Hellenism