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Platonic Noise
J. Peter Euben
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Description for Platonic Noise
Paperback. Drawing on writers as diverse as Plato, Homer, Nietzsche, Borges, Don DeLillo, and Philip Roth, this work shows us the relevance of both popular literature and ancient Greek thought. It discusses Stoic cosmopolitanism and globalization, compares the role of comedy in ancient Athens and contemporary America, and analyzes political theory. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DN; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 314.
Platonic Noise brings classical and contemporary writings into conversation to enrich our experience of modern life and politics. Drawing on writers as diverse as Plato, Homer, Nietzsche, Borges, Don DeLillo, and Philip Roth, Peter Euben shows us the relevance of both popular literature and ancient Greek thought to current questions of loss, mourning, and democracy--all while arguing for the redeeming qualities of political and intellectual work and making an original case against presentism. Juxtaposing ancient and contemporary texts, politics, and culture, Euben reflects on a remarkable range of recent issues and controversies. He discusses Stoic cosmopolitanism and globalization, takes a ... Read more
Platonic Noise brings classical and contemporary writings into conversation to enrich our experience of modern life and politics. Drawing on writers as diverse as Plato, Homer, Nietzsche, Borges, Don DeLillo, and Philip Roth, Peter Euben shows us the relevance of both popular literature and ancient Greek thought to current questions of loss, mourning, and democracy--all while arguing for the redeeming qualities of political and intellectual work and making an original case against presentism. Juxtaposing ancient and contemporary texts, politics, and culture, Euben reflects on a remarkable range of recent issues and controversies. He discusses Stoic cosmopolitanism and globalization, takes a ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691114002
SKU
V9780691114002
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About J. Peter Euben
J. Peter Euben is Research Professor of Political Science and Kenan Distinguished Faculty Fellow in Ethics at Duke University. His books include "Corrupting Youth" and "The Tragedy of Political Theory" (both Princeton).
Reviews for Platonic Noise
"An excellent example of how the Greeks can be used as something good to think with
not idealizing them, or giving in to misplaced nostalgia in their regard, but ... recognizing them as a ceaseless source of stimulation."
John Dillon, Bryn Mawr Classical Review
not idealizing them, or giving in to misplaced nostalgia in their regard, but ... recognizing them as a ceaseless source of stimulation."
John Dillon, Bryn Mawr Classical Review