Greek Tragedy and Political Philosophy Rationalism and Religion in Sophocles' Theban Plays |
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| Author:
| Ahrensdorf, Peter J. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-51586-3 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2009 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $162.95 |
Book Description:
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In this book, Peter Ahrensdorf examines Sophocles' powerful analysis of a central question of political philosophy and a perennial question of political life: should citizens and leaders govern political society by the light of unaided human reason or religious faith?
In this book, Peter Ahrensdorf examines Sophocles' powerful analysis of a central question of political philosophy and a perennial question of political life: should citizens and leaders govern political society by the light of unaided human reason or religious faith?