The Cambridge History of Philosophy in Late Antiquity


Book Description

The Cambridge History of Philosophy in Late Antiquity comprises over forty specially commissioned essays by experts on the philosophy of the period 200–800 CE. Designed as a successor to The Cambridge History of Later Greek and Early Medieval Philosophy (edited by A. H. Armstrong), it takes into account some forty years of scholarship since the publication of that volume. The contributors examine philosophy as it entered literature, science and religion, and offer new and extensive assessments of philosophers who until recently have been mostly ignored. The volume also includes a complete digest of all philosophical works known to have been written during this period. It will be an invaluable resource for all those interested in this rich and still emerging field.







A History of Mind and Body in Late Antiquity


Book Description

The mind-body relation was at the forefront of philosophy and theology in late antiquity, a time of great intellectual innovation. This volume, the first integrated history of this important topic, explores ideas about mind and body during this period, considering both pagan and Christian thought about issues such as resurrection, incarnation and asceticism. A series of chapters presents cutting-edge research from multiple perspectives, including history, philosophy, classics and theology. Several chapters survey wider themes which provide context for detailed studies of the work of individual philosophers including Numenius, Pseudo-Dionysius, Damascius and Augustine. Wide-ranging and accessible, with translations given for all texts in the original language, this book will be essential for students and scholars of late antique thought, the history of religion and theology, and the philosophy of mind.




The Reception of Greek Ethics in Late Antiquity and Byzantium


Book Description

This volume provides the first authoritative study of the creative appropriation of Greek ethics by late antique and Byzantine authors.




The Cambridge History of Greek and Roman Political Thought


Book Description

A definitive reference work on Greek and Roman political thought from the age of Homer to late antiquity, first published in 2000.




Religion and Identity in Porphyry of Tyre


Book Description

Examines Porphyry of Tyre's critical engagement with Hellenism in late antiquity, emphasizing philosophical translation as the key to his thought.




A History of Natural Philosophy


Book Description

This book describes how natural philosophy and exact mathematical sciences joined together to make the Scientific Revolution possible.







Greek and Roman Aesthetics


Book Description

An anthology of works commenting on the perception of beauty in art, structure and style in literature, and aesthetic judgement.




Ostia in Late Antiquity


Book Description

'Ostia in Late Antiquity' narrates the life of Ostia Antica, Rome's ancient harbor, during the later empire.