The book provides an in-depth and unconventional exploration of Thales of Miletus, utilizing extensive evidence to present a fresh perspective on his interests and contributions. It serves as a valuable resource for both students and scholars in the fields of philosophy, science, and life sciences, shedding light on the significance of Thales in these disciplines.
The Phaedrus is widely used as a text on which to try out new lines of interpretation. Hence the choice of this dialogue as sole topic of the 'Second Symposium Platonicum'. Discussions at the Symposium led to the exploration and evaluation of various ways of interpreting the dialogue, both traditional and innovatory. A generous selection of papers is included in the Proceedings. The section-headings include: relative chronology, rhetoric, 'philosophy' and 'dialectic' in the Phaedrus; truth and limitations of writing; eros; soul and body; the Phaedrus and Plato's contemporaries'; philosophy and politics; the later reception of the Phaedrus. An Index was added to this second edition.
This book, while appearing as a conventional Festschrift for a renowned Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, presents a distinctive collection of essays from distinguished scholars across various countries. These essays explore current changes in ancient philosophy, highlighting the resistance to change as globalization impacts local cultures and transforms education for new generations. Organized geographically, the collection starts in Canada and concludes in modern Greece, the heart of ancient philosophy. Readers will journey through the Americas, the Pacific (including Australia, Japan, and China), and Europe, uncovering a growing interest in ancient philosophy in many 'new' countries traditionally seen as marginal to the established scholarly community. Although a tribute to a respected scholar, the work also aims to engage the broader scholarly community of ancient philosophy, including philosophers and classicists. Those seeking to understand the status of ancient philosophy in a dynamic and complex world will find valuable insights and discoveries within these pages.