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Routledge - The Philosopher's New Clothes - Ancient History

Name: Routledge - The Philosopher's New Clothes - Ancient History
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the relationship between identity and appearance in this scholarly work from Routledge. The Philosopher's New Clothes: The Theaetetus, the Academy, and Philosophy's Turn against Fashion examines whether a philosopher should be viewed as a universal human being or an eccentric figure. Through a detailed reading of the Theaetetus, Pappas investigates how philosophers are identified and how their physical appearance and clothing choices impact their social standing. The book connects ancient practices to modern philosophical discussions regarding fashion and anti-fashion. By analyzing how nudity at the gymnasia functioned as a form of anti-fashion, the author provides a fresh way to look at how ancient philosophy engaged with the social world. This text is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in Ancient Greek history, civilization, and the social dimensions of philosophical thought. It offers a unique perspective on how ancient thinkers positioned themselves within their culture through their outward presentation.

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Investigates the social identity of philosophers by examining how their appearance and dress contribute to their public perception.

Provides a deep reading of the Theaetetus to connect ancient philosophical texts with questions of human universality and eccentricity.

Links ancient Greek customs to modern philosophical debates regarding the concepts of fashion and anti-fashion.

Analyzes the role of nudity in the gymnasia as a specific form of anti-fashion in antiquity.

Offers a new way to view the orientation of ancient philosophy toward the social world and its cultural norms.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138929565
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation > Greece
Domain: Amazon UK
Publication Date: 26 October 2015
Listed Since: 28 May 2015

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