Edelstein, Ludwig
The Idea of Progress in Classical Antiquity
- ISBN 13:
- 9781421435572
- author:
- Edelstein, Ludwig
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.34 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Idea of Progress in Classical Antiquity by Ludwig Edelstein In ancient Greek and Roman thought, the concept of "progress" was often misunderstood as being absent. However, this idea was actually central to their understanding of human development. Edelstein explores how the ancients believed that there was a natural tendency for humanity to move through stages of growth, with each stage building upon the last. Edelstein challenges the prevailing view that the Greeks and Romans were unaware of this concept, instead drawing on the work of earlier scholars such as Auguste Comte and Wilhelm Dilthey. By examining the ideas of these thinkers, Edelstein sheds new light on the intellectual landscape of classical antiquity. This book provides a fascinating insight into the development of Western thought, and is a valuable contribution to our understanding of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy.
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