The greatness of man in the age of Pericles
Tallandier| N° d'inventaire | 25542 |
| Format | 12 x 18 |
| Détails | 160 p., paperback. |
| Publication | Paris, 2022 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9791021037373 |
"Text" Collection.
Through reading the great Greek writers, Jacqueline de Romilly helps us better understand the theory of human greatness which appeared for the first time in the 5th century BC in Athens.
The Greeks of ancient Athens were not blissful optimists. They were perfectly aware of the defeats, misfortunes, and suffering to which humanity was exposed. The shining merit of Greek thought at that time was to have had the passionate desire to devote itself to a higher ideal that would be something lasting and beautiful. The sense of human greatness is a goal, a conquest, an ever-renewed effort to which a man worthy of the name must devote all his strength.
"Text" Collection.
Through reading the great Greek writers, Jacqueline de Romilly helps us better understand the theory of human greatness which appeared for the first time in the 5th century BC in Athens.
The Greeks of ancient Athens were not blissful optimists. They were perfectly aware of the defeats, misfortunes, and suffering to which humanity was exposed. The shining merit of Greek thought at that time was to have had the passionate desire to devote itself to a higher ideal that would be something lasting and beautiful. The sense of human greatness is a goal, a conquest, an ever-renewed effort to which a man worthy of the name must devote all his strength.