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The Emotions Of The Ancient Greeks: Studies In Aristotle And Classical Literature (Robson Classical Lectures)
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It Is Generally Assumed That Whatever Else Has Changed About The Human Condition Since The Dawn Of Civilization, Basic Human Emotions Love, Fear, Anger, Envy, Shame Have Remained Constant. David Konstan, However, Argues That The Emotions Of The Ancient Greeks Were In Some Significant Respects Different From Our Own, And That Recognizing These Differences Is Important To Understanding Ancient Greek Literature And Culture.With The Emotions Of The Ancient Greeks, Konstan Reexamines The Traditional Assumption That The Greek Terms Designating The Emotions Correspond More Or Less To Those Of Today. Beneath The Similarities, There Are Striking Discrepancies. References To Greek 'Anger' Or 'Love' Or 'Envy,' For Example, Commonly Neglect The Fact That The Greeks Themselves Did Not Use These Terms, But Rather Words In Their Own Language, Such As Org And Philia And Phthonos, Which Do Not Translate Neatly Into Our Modern Emotional Vocabulary. Konstan Argues That Classical Representations And Analyses Of The Emotions Correspond To A World Of Intense Competition For Status, And Focused On The Attitudes, Motives, And Actions Of Others Rather Than On Chance Or Natural Events As The Elicitors Of Emotion. Konstan Makes Use Of Greek Emotional Concepts To Interpret Various Works Of Classical Literature, Including Epic, Drama, History, And Oratory. Moreover, He Illustrates How The Greeks' Conception Of Emotions Has Something To Tell Us About Our Own Views, Whether About The Nature Of Particular Emotions Or Of The Category Of Emotion Itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Emotions of the Ancient Greeks'? A: The book examines how the emotions of the ancient Greeks differ from modern understandings, arguing that recognizing these differences is crucial for interpreting Greek literature and culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is David Konstan, a scholar specializing in ancient Greek literature and emotions.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 428 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Emotions of the Ancient Greeks' published? A: The book was published on December 22, 2007.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the Greek understanding of emotions like love, fear, and anger, and how these concepts relate to competition for status in ancient society.
- Q: Does the book include analyses of specific works of classical literature? A: Yes, Konstan uses Greek emotional concepts to interpret various classical literature forms, including epic, drama, history, and oratory.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with ancient Greek literature? A: While the book is academic in nature, it can be insightful for general readers interested in ancient cultures and their emotional frameworks.
- Q: What insights does the author provide about modern emotions? A: Konstan illustrates how understanding Greek emotions can shed light on our contemporary views of emotions and their categorization.
- Q: Are there any special features or illustrations in the book? A: The book does not list any special features or illustrations in its description.