Loney, Alan
Not Reading Herakleitos
- ISBN 13:
- 9780648728214
- author:
- Loney, Alan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Re.Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- General (US: Trade), Arts & Photography, Language Arts,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Ancient Greek philosopher Herakleitos remains an enigmatic figure, with his works shrouded in mystery. Despite Socrates' assertion that only a professional pearl diver could unravel their complexity, scholars continue to attempt to understand him. Alan Loney's unique approach offers a fresh perspective on this challenge. By examining the materiality of Herakleitos' situation from a poet and printer's point of view, Loney sheds light on the barriers to engaging with his work for those without a background in Greek or Latin. This book provides a valuable bibliographical approach to ancient texts and their transmission, making it an invaluable resource for graduates studying literature that stems from handwritten documents. Loney's work reveals the limitations of relying solely on modern editors' interpretations, highlighting the need for a more nuanced understanding of Herakleitos' texts. The result is a book that offers a new insight into this fascinating philosopher, one that will prove essential for anyone seeking to understand his works.
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