The Essential Isocrates

by: Mikalson, J.D.

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The Essential Isocrates is a comprehensive introduction to Isocrates, one of ancient Greece?s foremost orators. Jon D. Mikalson presents Isocrates largely in his own words, with original English translations of selections of his writings on his life and times and on morality, religion, philosophy, rhetoric, education, political theory, and Greek and Athenian history. In Mikalson?s treatment, Isocrates receives his due not only as a major thinker but as one whose work has resonated across time, influencing even modern education practices and theory.

Isocrates wrote extensively about Athens in the fourth century BCE and before, and his speeches, letters, and essays provide a trove of insights concerning the intellectual, political, and social currents of his time. Mikalson details what we know about Isocrates?s long, eventful, and complicated life, and much can be gleaned on the personal level from his own writings, as Isocrates was one of the most introspective authors of the Classical Period. By collecting the most representative and important passages of Isocrates?s writings, arranging them topically, and placing them in historical context, The Essential Isocrates invites general and expert readers alike to engage with one of antiquity?s most compelling men of ideas.

Writings of Isocrates
Terms Needing Definition
Persons Perhaps Not Generally Known but Featured in Isocrates? Writings
Chronology of Works of Isocrates and of Major Events Mentioned by Him
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1. Isocrates: His Life
Chapter 2. Isocrates: On Himself
Chapter 3. Isocrates: On Morality and Religion
Chapter 4. Isocrates: On Philosophy, Education, Rhetoric, and Poetry
Chapter 5. Isocrates: On Political Theory
Chapter 6. Isocrates: On Athenian and Greek History
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Further Readings
General Index
Index Locorum

The Essential Isocrates

by: Mikalson, J.D.

• ISBN-13: 9781477325520 / 978-1-4773-2552-0
• ISBN-03: 1477325522 / 1-4773-2552-2
• University of Texas Press, Austin, 2022

Price: 51,00 EURO

1 copy in stock

Gebrannt - Verbrannt - Zuruckgebrannt. Die Vasensammlung des Magdeburger Kultuhistorischen Museums

by: Hofstetter-Dolega, E.

• ISBN-13: 9783910060609
• ISBN-03: 3910060609
• Verlag Franz Philipp Rutzen, Ruhpolding und Mainz, 2004