Untangling heroism : classical philosophy and the concept of the hero /: classical philosophy and the concept of the hero. (2014)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Ari Kohen.
• Other Names: Kohen, Ari, 1977-
• Contents: 1. Introduction : the tangled web of heroism -- 2. Heroism in Homer's Iliad : violence, mortality, and difficult choices -- 3. The polytropic hero : suffering, endurance, and homecoming in Homer's Odyssey -- 4. Plato's philosophic vision : the difficult choices of the Socratic Life -- 5. Philosophy against poetry : the distinct heroics of Achilles and Socrates -- 6. Philosophy against poetry : the complicated relationship of Odysseus and Socrates -- 7. The shifting sands of contemporary heroism.
• Publisher Details: New York : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2014
• Extent: 1 online resource (206 pages)
• Subjects: 302.5/4; Heroes; Heroes -- Political aspects; Philosophy, Ancient; PSYCHOLOGY -- Social Psychology; Society; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781317964575; 1317964578; 9781315867731; 1315867737; 1306050863; 9781306050869
• Related ISBNs: 9780415718998
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.