Erik Kenyon

Philosophy at the Gymnasium

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Produktbeschreibung

"Philosophy at the Gymnasium sets Greek moral philosophy in its original context-Athenian gyms-to understand how training for the body sparked training for the mind. It explores Socratic dialogue set in gyms, civic and mental health in Plato's works, and Olympic victors as Aristotle's model for the happy life"--

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cornell University Press
• Seitenzahl: 282
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. September 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 151mm x 229mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 444g
• ISBN-13: 9781501776755
• ISBN-10: 1501776754
• Artikelnr.: 70692048

Autorenporträt

Erik Kenyon received his PhD from Cornell University in classics. He is a philosopher, musician, and weightlifter, who teaches Latin and humanities at Friends Academy, Dartmouth, Massachusetts. He is the author of Augustine and the Dialogue and a coauthor of Ethics for the Very Young.

Inhaltsangabe

Part I: Setting Goals with Socrates
1. Bravery: Laches
2. Discipline: Charmides
3. Friendship: Lysis
4. Justice: Republic 1
5. Wisdom: Apology
Part II: Personal Training with Plato
6. Drinking Games: Symposium172a-199c
7. Mysteries of Love: Symposium199c-212c
8. Music, Gymnastics, and Moral Development: Republic 2-4
9. Women at the Gym: Republic 5-7
10. Justice as Civic and Mental Health: Republic 8-10
Part III: Aristotle's Elite Performers
11. A Sketch of the Good Life: NE 1
12. Training: NE 2-3
13. Greatness of Spirit: NE 4
14. Sportsmanship and Thinkingon One's Feet: NE 5-6
15. Enjoying Discipline: NE 7
16. Gym Buddies: NE 8-9
17. Aspiring to Immortality: NE 10
Epilogue: Greek Philosophy beyondthe Gym 1