Title Homer and the tradition of political philosophy : encounters with Plato, Machiavelli, and Nietzsche / Peter J. Ahrensdorf

Published Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2022 ©2022

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Description 1 online resource (x, 323 pages) Summary In this book, Peter Ahrensdorf explores an overlooked but crucial role that Homer played in the thought of Plato, Machiavelli, and Nietzsche concerning, notably, the relationship between politics, religion, and philosophy; and in their debates about human nature, morality, the proper education for human excellence, and the best way of life. By studying Homer in conjunction with these three political philosophers, Ahrensdorf demonstrates that Homer was himself a philosophical thinker and educator. He presents the full force of Plato's critique of Homer and the paramount significance of Plato's achievement in winning honor for philosophy. Ahrensdorf also makes possible an appreciation of the powerful concerns expressed by Machiavelli and Nietzsche regarding that achievement. By uncovering and bringing to life the rich philosophic conversation among these four foundational thinkers, Ahrensdorf shows that there are many ways of living a philosophic life. His book broadens and deepens our understanding of what a philosopher is Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 25, 2022) Subject Homer -- Political and social views Homer -- Influence Plato. Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527. Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900. SUBJECT Homer fast Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527 fast Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900 fast Plato fast Subject Political science -- Philosophy. Politics in literature. Philosophy in literature. PHILOSOPHY -- Political. Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Philosophy in literature Political and social views Political science -- Philosophy Politics and government Politics in literature SUBJECT Greece -- Politics and government -- To 146 B.C. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85057114 Subject Greece Form Electronic book LC no. 2022008931 ISBN 9781316417591 131641759X

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