Enlightenment: Athenian Political Thought and the Dilemmas of Modernity
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Enlightenment: Athenian Political Thought and the Dilemmas of Modernity
by Rocco, Christopher | HC | VeryGood
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Title
- Enlightenment
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9780520204942
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of California Press
ISBN-10
0520204948
ISBN-13
9780520204942
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1102031
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
253 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Enlightenment : Athenian Political Thought and the Dilemmas of Modernity
Subject
Civilization, Ancient / General, Modern / 18th Century, Drama, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, History & Surveys / Modern, Ancient & Classical
Publication Year
1997
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Literary Criticism, Philosophy, History
Series
Classics and Contemporary Thought Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
16.8 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
96-011600
Series Volume Number
4
Synopsis
Weaving together ancient Greek texts and postmodernist theory, Christopher Rocco addresses the debate between modernity and postmodernity that dominates contemporary theory. Interpreting Greek drama within a critical framework informed by contemporary theorists Foucault, Habermas, Horkheimer and Adorno, Tragedy and Enlightenment makes a sophisticated argument for the continuing relevance of the classical past, focusing on the subject of democracy. The starting point for Rocco's analysis is the impasse in contemporary political and cultural theory over the possibility and desirability of democracy in a postmodern world. After explaining the competing positions in the current debate, Rocco argues that ancient Greek tragedy and dialogue--specifically Sophocles' Oedipus , Plato's Republic and Gorgias , and Aeschylus' Oresteia --suggest alternate constructions for this and other postmodern problems. Rocco gives a detailed analysis of the contemporary divide over the theories of Jrgen Habermas and Michel Foucault and provides a provocative reading of Horkheimer and Adorno's Dialectic of Enlightenment. This original contribution to political and cultural discourse brings us to a new understanding of familiar texts and will alter the grounds of debate for students and scholars of the classical and the contemporary worlds., Weaving together ancient Greek texts and postmodernist theory, Christopher Rocco addresses the debate between modernity and postmodernity that dominates contemporary theory. Interpreting Greek drama within a critical framework informed by contemporary theorists Foucault, Habermas, Horkheimer and Adorno,Tragedy and Enlightenmentmakes a sophisticated argument for the continuing relevance of the classical past, focusing on the subject of democracy. The starting point for Rocco's analysis is the impasse in contemporary political and cultural theory over the possibility and desirability of democracy in a postmodern world. After explaining the competing positions in the current debate, Rocco argues that ancient Greek tragedy and dialogue--specifically Sophocles'Oedipus, Plato'sRepublicandGorgias, and Aeschylus'Oresteia--suggest alternate constructions for this and other postmodern problems. Rocco gives a detailed analysis of the contemporary divide over the theories of JÜrgen Habermas and Michel Foucault and provides a provocative reading of Horkheimer and Adorno'sDialectic of Enlightenment.This original contribution to political and cultural discourse brings us to a new understanding of familiar texts and will alter the grounds of debate for students and scholars of the classical and the contemporary worlds., Weaving together ancient Greek texts and post-modernist theory, Rocco addresses Greek drama using modern critcal theorists such as Foucault and Habermas. He argues for the continuing relevance of the classical past and in particular the continuing desirability of democracy.
LC Classification Number
PA3131.R57 1997
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- v***v (2070)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAlthough this book was not as described, with no picture of it in the listing, the seller communicated well and quickly gave me a full refund while letting me keep it. The minimal packaging left the book a bit vulnerable (typical for ThriftBooks), but it did arrive safely and timely. As usual, it’s hit or miss with this seller, but often times you can get great values, and their customer service is always very good. Many other sellers with millions of transactions don’t even communicate.
- 2***j (113)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI've ordered several items from this vendor now and they've always been what they were advertised as. This was no exception. Both discs were in great shape as well as their jewel cases. Delivery is good, packaging is simple but effective for what you're paying and I haven't had any get damaged. Will keep buying from this vendor because of the results so far and good prices, too.