Wounded heroes: vulnerability as a virtue in ancient Greek literature and philosophy

McCoy examines how Greek epic, tragedy, and philosophy offer important insights into the nature of human vulnerability especially how Greek thought extols the recognition and proper acceptance of vulnerability. Beginning with the literary works of Homer and Sophocles, she also expands her analysis t...

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Main Author: McCoy, Marina 1968- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford Univ. Press 2014
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Summary:McCoy examines how Greek epic, tragedy, and philosophy offer important insights into the nature of human vulnerability especially how Greek thought extols the recognition and proper acceptance of vulnerability. Beginning with the literary works of Homer and Sophocles, she also expands her analysis to the philosophical works of Plato and Aristotle
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource
ISBN:9780191757327
DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199672783.001.0001

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