On the Gods and the World - Orpheus and the Presocratics in the Derveni Papyrus

A new interpretation of the Derveni papyrus, an important testimony of intellectual life in Greece of late fourth century BCE, which combines subjects from ancient religious thought, allegorical explanation of Orphic theogonic poetry, and Presocratic discussions regarding the nature of the world.

Sommario

• Derveni papyrus: text and translation


• Introduction: The Find, Text, and Reconstruction of the Contents


• 1: Religion, Philosophy, and Allegory in Early Greek Thought


• 2: The Opening Columns


• 3: The Orphic Poem


• 4: Commentary on the Poem


• General Conclusions

Info autore

Vojtěch Hladký's research deals with the study of the history of philosophy, with a focus on two main areas. Firstly, ancient philosophy, in particular the Presocratic studies: apart from his work on the Derveni papyrus, Hladký has published articles on Empedocles and Heraclitus. Secondly, Renaissance studies, where Hladký focuses on Renaissance Platonism and its relation to alternative religious currents and newly forming sciences, especially astronomy. His revised doctoral thesis was published as The Philosophy of Gemistos Plethon: Platonism in Late Byzantium, between Hellenism and Orthodoxy (2014), and he has also published articles on Cusanus and on Francesco Patrizi.

Riassunto

A new interpretation of the Derveni papyrus, an important testimony of intellectual life in Greece of late fourth century BCE, which combines subjects from ancient religious thought, allegorical explanation of Orphic theogonic poetry, and Presocratic discussions regarding the nature of the world.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Vojtech Hladky, Vojtech (Assistant Professor At the Depart Hladky, Vojtech (Assistant Professor at the Department of Philosophy and History of Sciences Hladky, Vojtěch Hladký
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 07.05.2024
• EAN: 9780192873156
• ISBN: 978-0-19-287315-6
• Pagine: 410
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Letteratura / linguistica classica; HISTORY / Ancient / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Ancient History, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500