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This volume integrates aspects of the Poetics into the broader
corpus of Aristotelian philosophy. It both deals with some old
problems raised by the treatise, suggesting possible solutions
through contextualization, and also identifies new ways in which
poetic concepts could relate to Aristotelian philosophy. In the
past, contextualization has most commonly been used by scholars in
order to try to solve the meaning of difficult concepts in the
Poetics (such as catharsis, mimesis, or tragic pleasure). In this
volume, rather than looking to explain a specific concept, the
contributors observe the concatenation of Aristotelian ideas in
various treatises in order to explore some aesthetic, moral and
political implications of the philosopher's views of tragedy,
comedy and related genres. Questions addressed include: Does
Aristotle see his interest in drama as part of his larger research
on human natures? What are the implications of tragic plots dealing
with close family members for the polis? What should be the role of
drama and music in the education of citizens? How does dramatic
poetry relate to other arts and what are the ethical ramifications
of the connections? How specific are certain emotions to literary
genres and how do those connect to Aristotle's extended account of
pathe? Finally, how do internal elements of composition and
language in poetry relate to other domains of Aristotelian thought?
The Poetics in its Aristotelian Context offers a fascinating new
insight to the Poetics, and will be of use to anyone working on the
Poetics, or Aristotelian philosophy more broadly.
This collection deals with utopias in the Greek and Roman worlds.
Plato is the first and foremost name that comes to mind and,
accordingly, 3 chapters (J. Annas; D. El Murr; A. Hazistavrou) are
devoted to his various approaches to utopia in the Republic,
Timaeus and Laws. But this volume's central vocation and
originality comes from our taking on that theme in many other
philosophical authors and literary genres. The philosophers include
Aristotle (Ch. Horn) but also Cynics (S. Husson), Stoics (G.
Reydams-Schils) and Cicero (S. McConnell). Other literary genres
include comedic works from Aristophanes up to Lucian (G. Sissa; S.
Kidd; N.I. Kuin) and history from Herodotus up to Diodorus Siculus
(T. Lockwood; C. Atack; I. Sulimani). A last comparative chapter is
devoted to utopias in Ancient China (D. Engels).
This volume integrates aspects of the Poetics into the broader
corpus of Aristotelian philosophy. It both deals with some old
problems raised by the treatise, suggesting possible solutions
through contextualization, and also identifies new ways in which
poetic concepts could relate to Aristotelian philosophy. In the
past, contextualization has most commonly been used by scholars in
order to try to solve the meaning of difficult concepts in the
Poetics (such as catharsis, mimesis, or tragic pleasure). In this
volume, rather than looking to explain a specific concept, the
contributors observe the concatenation of Aristotelian ideas in
various treatises in order to explore some aesthetic, moral and
political implications of the philosopher's views of tragedy,
comedy and related genres. Questions addressed include: Does
Aristotle see his interest in drama as part of his larger research
on human natures? What are the implications of tragic plots dealing
with close family members for the polis? What should be the role of
drama and music in the education of citizens? How does dramatic
poetry relate to other arts and what are the ethical ramifications
of the connections? How specific are certain emotions to literary
genres and how do those connect to Aristotle's extended account of
pathe? Finally, how do internal elements of composition and
language in poetry relate to other domains of Aristotelian thought?
The Poetics in its Aristotelian Context offers a fascinating new
insight to the Poetics, and will be of use to anyone working on the
Poetics, or Aristotelian philosophy more broadly.
One of the most influential works in the history of political
theory, Aristotle's Politics is a treatise in practical philosophy,
intended to inform legislators and to create the conditions for
virtuous and self-sufficient lives for the citizens of a state. In
this Companion, distinguished scholars offer new perspectives on
the work and its themes. After an opening exploration of the
relation between Aristotle's ethics and his politics, the central
chapters follow the sequence of the eight books of the Politics,
taking up questions such as the role of reason in legitimizing
rule, the common good, justice, slavery, private property,
citizenship, democracy and deliberation, unity, conflict, law and
authority, and education. The closing chapters discuss the
interaction between Aristotle's political thought and contemporary
democratic theory. The volume will provide a valuable resource for
those studying ancient philosophy, classics, and the history of
political thought.
Ancient philosophers considered question about laughter, humor, and
comedy to be both philosophically interesting and important. They
theorized about laughter and its causes, moralized about the
appropriate uses of humor and what it is appropriate to laugh at,
and wrote treaties on comedic composition. They were often
merciless in ridiculing their opponents' positions, borrowing
comedic devices and techniques from comic poetry and drama to do
so. This volume is organized around three sets of questions that
illuminate the philosophical concerns and corresponding range of
answers found in ancient philosophy. The first set investigates the
psychology of laughter. What is going on in our minds when we
laugh? What background conditions must be in place for laughter to
occur? Is laughter necessarily hostile or derisive? The second set
of questions concerns the ethical and social norms governing
laughter and humor. When is it appropriate or inappropriate to
laugh? Does laughter have a positive social function? Is there a
virtue, or excellence, connected to laugher and humor? The third
set of questions concerns the philosophical uses of humor and
comedic technique. Do philosophers use humor exclusively in
criticizing rivals, or can it play a positive educational role as
well? If it can, how does philosophical humor communicate its
philosophical content? This volume does not aim to settle these
fascinating questions but more importantly to start a conversation
about them, and serve as a reference point for discussions of
laughter, humor, and comedy in ancient philosophy.
Plato's Symposium is an exceptionally multi-layered dialogue. At
once a historical document, a philosophical drama that enacts
abstract ideas in an often light-hearted way, and a literary
masterpiece, it has exerted an influence that goes well beyond the
confines of philosophy. The essays in this volume, by leading
scholars, offer detailed analyses of all parts of the work,
focusing on the central and much-debated theme of eros or 'human
desire' - which can refer both to physical desire or desire for
happiness. They reveal thematic continuities between the prologue
and the various speeches as well as between the speeches
themselves, and present a rich collection of contrasting yet
complementary readings of Diotima's speech. The volume will be
invaluable for classicists and philosophers alike, and for all who
are interested in one of Plato's most fascinating and challenging
dialogues.
Plato's Symposium is an exceptionally multi-layered dialogue. At
once a historical document, a philosophical drama that enacts
abstract ideas in an often light-hearted way, and a literary
masterpiece, it has exerted an influence that goes well beyond the
confines of philosophy. The essays in this volume, by leading
scholars, offer detailed analyses of all parts of the work,
focusing on the central and much-debated theme of eros or 'human
desire' - which can refer both to physical desire or desire for
happiness. They reveal thematic continuities between the prologue
and the various speeches as well as between the speeches
themselves, and present a rich collection of contrasting yet
complementary readings of Diotima's speech. The volume will be
invaluable for classicists and philosophers alike, and for all who
are interested in one of Plato's most fascinating and challenging
dialogues.
Aristotle's treatise On the Soul figures among the most influential
texts in the intellectual history of the West. It is the first
systematic treatise on the nature and functioning of the human
soul, presenting Aristotle's authoritative analyses of, among
others, sense perception, imagination, memory, and intellect. The
ongoing debates on this difficult work continue the commentary
tradition that dates back to antiquity. This volume offers a
selection of essays by distinguished scholars, exploring the
ancient perspectives on Aristotle's De anima, from Aristotle's
earliest successors through the Aristotelian Commentators at the
end of Antiquity.
One of the most influential works in the history of political
theory, Aristotle's Politics is a treatise in practical philosophy,
intended to inform legislators and to create the conditions for
virtuous and self-sufficient lives for the citizens of a state. In
this Companion, distinguished scholars offer new perspectives on
the work and its themes. After an opening exploration of the
relation between Aristotle's ethics and his politics, the central
chapters follow the sequence of the eight books of the Politics,
taking up questions such as the role of reason in legitimizing
rule, the common good, justice, slavery, private property,
citizenship, democracy and deliberation, unity, conflict, law and
authority, and education. The closing chapters discuss the
interaction between Aristotle's political thought and contemporary
democratic theory. The volume will provide a valuable resource for
those studying ancient philosophy, classics, and the history of
political thought.
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