VidalNaquet, Pierre
Masters of Truth in Archaic Greece
- ISBN 13:
- 9780942299861
- author:
- VidalNaquet, Pierre
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Zone Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 229
- Genre:
- Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
The Masters of Truth in Archaic Greece by Marcel Detienne In ancient Greece, three figures - diviner, bard, and king - shared a unique privilege: dispensing truth through the power of divine memory. This concept of "truth" as Aletheia was central to their role, providing them with knowledge of the present, past, and future. Detienne explores the complex historical and conceptual contexts that gave rise to this philosophical notion of truth, which continues to influence Western philosophy today. By examining the relationships between myth, religion, and philosophy in archaic Greece, Detienne sheds new light on the evolution of our understanding of truth.
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