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This distinctive scholarly work reexamines how philosophers are identified and perceived through the lens of dress and appearance, beginning with a detailed reading of Plato's Theaetetus. The author explores the philosophical question of whether thinkers represent universal human ideals or stand apart as eccentrics, then traces connections between ancient Greek practices and modern fashion theory. By analysing nudity at the gymnasia as an anti-fashion statement, the book establishes a novel framework for understanding ancient philosophy's relationship with the social world. Routledge presents a compelling argument that fashion and anti-fashion concepts illuminate how philosophers positioned themselves culturally and intellectually in antiquity, offering fresh perspectives on classical thought and its rejection of conventional appearance.

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The Philosopher's New Clothes provides a novel reading of Plato's Theaetetus to examine how ancient philosophers were visually identified and socially perceived.

The book connects ancient Greek gymnasia practices and nudity to modern anti-fashion theory, bridging classical and contemporary philosophical discourse.

Routledge's scholarly work argues that philosophers used appearance and dress as philosophical statements, challenging conventional views of ancient intellectual life.

This history explores how philosophy's rejection of fashion conventions reflects broader orientations toward social worlds in ancient Greece and beyond.

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26 October 2015
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