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The Masters of Truth in Archaic Greece - by Marcel Detienne (Paperback)

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  • The Masters of Truth in Archaic Greece traces the odyssey of "truth," Aletheia, from mythoreligious to philosophical thought in archaic Greece.
  • Author(s): Marcel Detienne
  • 232 Pages
  • Philosophy, History & Surveys

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The Masters of Truth in Archaic Greece traces the odyssey of "truth," Aletheia, from mythoreligious to philosophical thought in archaic Greece. Marcel Detienne's starting point is a simple observation: In archaic Greece, three figures -- the diviner, the bard, and the king -- all share the privilege of dispensing truth by virtue of the religious power of divine memory, which provides them with knowledge, both oracular and inspired, of the present, past, and future. Beginning with this definition of the prerational meaning of truth, Detienne proceeds to elaborate the complex conceptual and historical contexts from which emerges the philosophical notion of truth still influencing Western philosophy today.



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"Richly suggestive and written with verve and wit, this important study is highly recommended for all students of early Greek thought."-- "Choice"
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 232
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: History & Surveys
Publisher: Zone Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Marcel Detienne
Language: English
Street Date: January 12, 1999
TCIN: 86492301
UPC: 9780942299861
Item Number (DPCI): 247-38-2488
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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