Author
Reid; Heather ; Serrati; John
Year
2022
Publisher
Parnassos Press � Fonte Aretusa
Language
English
Pages
9
ISBN
978-1-94249-548-2
Last Update
03-Nov-2024
Keywords
Philosophy ; Language & Literature
Aretē is a crucial concept in ancient Greek culture that defies simple translation. In general, it indicates excellence—especially of human beings, but also of animals, institutions, even objects. It is linked to important concepts such as glory, justice, truth and harmony, and it influences important activities such as religion, athletics, politics, and education. This collection demonstrates the elasticity of aretē as well as its importance in ancient Greek and Roman culture, from its prehistorical etymological roots to its mystification in pre-Christian theology and even its manifestation in the career of a modern archaeologist. Leaving aside Plato and Aristotle, to...
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