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Paideia: The Ideals of Greek Culture: Volume III: The Conflict of Cultural Ideals in the Age of Plato,Used
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Werner Jaeger's classic threevolume work, originally published in 1939, is now available in paperback. Paideia, the shaping of Greek character through a union of civilization, tradition, literature, and philosophy is the basis for Jaeger's evaluation of Hellenic culture.Volume I describes the foundation, growth, and crisis of Greek culture during the archaic and classical epochs, ending with the collapse of the Athenian empire. The second and third volumes of the work deal with the intellectual history of ancient Greece in the Age of Plato, the 4th century B.C.the age in which Greece lost everything that is valued in this worldstate, power, libertybut still clung to the concept of paideia. As its last great poet, Menander summarized the primary role of this ideal in Greek culture when he said: 'The possession which no one can take away from man is paideia.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Paideia: The Ideals of Greek Culture: Volume III'? A: The main theme of this volume explores the conflict of cultural ideals in the Age of Plato, focusing on the intellectual history and the concept of paideia in ancient Greece.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Paideia: The Ideals of Greek Culture: Volume III' is Werner Jaeger.
- Q: When was this book originally published? A: This book was originally published in 1939.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What does the term 'paideia' refer to in the context of this book? A: In this context, 'paideia' refers to the shaping of Greek character through a union of civilization, tradition, literature, and philosophy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in Greek history? A: Yes, this book is highly suitable for anyone interested in Greek history, particularly the cultural and intellectual developments during the Age of Plato.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing does not specify a particular edition, but it is the paperback version published in 1986.
- Q: Can I find discussions of other volumes in this series? A: Yes, this is the third volume of a three-volume work; the other volumes cover the foundation and growth of Greek culture.
- Q: What is the significance of Menander's quote in the book? A: Menander's quote highlights the enduring value of paideia as a possession that cannot be taken away, emphasizing its importance in Greek culture.