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Exploring the evolution of courage, this two-volume work delves into philosophical debates from Greek antiquity through the Christian and medieval periods to modern times. Volume 1 focuses on various interpretations of courage, highlighting the contrasts between different philosophical schools and cultural perspectives. The text offers a comprehensive analysis of how the understanding of courage has shifted over centuries, providing insights into its significance across different historical contexts.
Exploring the evolution of courage, this two-volume work delves into its interpretations from Greek antiquity through the medieval period to modern times. The first volume starts with Homeric poetry, highlighting the valor of demi-gods like Heracles, Achilles, and Ulysses, alongside their tragic downfalls. It transitions into classical perspectives that intertwine courage with rational wisdom and truth, while addressing fears of enemies and existential anxieties through various disciplines, including medicine, military history, and moral philosophy.
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InhaltsverzeichnisFrontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter one. Scheme analysis -- Chapter two. The great sign – le chant du signe -- Chapter three. Echo’s love unreturned -- Chapter four. In search of the golden mean -- Chapter five. Antechambers of imagery -- Chapter six. Ode to a plane–tree -- Chapter seven. The anatomy of honour -- Chapter eight. In the lap of luxury -- Chapter nine. In the tail of the scorpion -- List of abbreviations -- Notes -- References -- Index -- Backmatter