Exploring the ancient Greeks' perspectives on novelty, this work challenges traditional scholarly interpretations of their history and culture. It delves into how their views on innovation and change influenced various aspects of their society, offering fresh insights that reshape our understanding of their legacy.
Exploring ancient Greek attitudes towards novelty, this book aims to reshape scholarly perspectives on their history and culture. It delves into how the Greeks perceived innovation and change, offering insights that challenge traditional interpretations and enhance the understanding of their societal values and historical development.
The Alexander Technique offers a deeper understanding of the working of the self, and sets us free to think and act creatively. By applying these principles to swimming, this book aims to help produce impressive results in swimmers and previous non-swimmers alike. schovat popis
"Socrates: the philosopher whose questioning gave birth to the foundations of Western thought, and whose execution marked the end of the Athenian Golden Age. Yet despite his pre-eminence among the great thinkers of history, little of his life story is known. What we know tends to begin in his middle age and end with his trial and death. Our conception of Socrates has relied upon Plato and Xenophon--men who met him when he was in his fifties, a well-known figure in war-torn Athens. There is mystery at the heart of Socrates's story: what turned the young Socrates into a philosopher? What drove him to pursue with such persistence, at the cost of social acceptance and ultimately his life, a whole new way of thinking about the meaning of existence? In this revisionist biography, classicist Armand D'Angour draws on neglected sources to explore the passions and motivations of young Socrates, showing how love transformed him into the philosopher he was to become. What emerges is the figure of Socrates as never previously portrayed: a heroic warrior, an athletic wrestler and dancer--and a passionate lover. Socrates in Love sheds new light on the formative journey of the philosopher, finally revealing the identity of the woman who Socrates claimed inspired him to develop ideas that have captivated thinkers for 2,500 years."--Publisher's description