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A documentary and analytical record, this work presents the classical background of primitivism and anti-primitivism in modern literature, historiography, and social and moral philosophy. The theories of Plato and Aristotle, and the concepts of cynicism and stoicism are discussed.

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If the critical subtlety and the extensive yet thoroughly judicious use of original documents which distinguishes the first volume are maintained, the work as a whole may stand as America's foremost contribution to the history of ideas in this generation. New York Times The material contained in this volume is of considerable importance for... the inductive study of ideas and society... The work does much more than fulfill its avowed function. One eagerly awaits the further volumes of this history. American Sociological Review

Primitivism and Related Ideas in Antiquity

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      Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 18/09/1997
      ISBN13: 9780801856112, 978-0801856112
      ISBN10: 0801856116
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      Literary studies: ancient, classical Ancient history

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A documentary and analytical record, this work presents the classical background of primitivism and anti-primitivism in modern literature, historiography, and social and moral philosophy. The theories of Plato and Aristotle, and the concepts of cynicism and stoicism are discussed.

      Trade Review
      If the critical subtlety and the extensive yet thoroughly judicious use of original documents which distinguishes the first volume are maintained, the work as a whole may stand as America's foremost contribution to the history of ideas in this generation. New York Times The material contained in this volume is of considerable importance for... the inductive study of ideas and society... The work does much more than fulfill its avowed function. One eagerly awaits the further volumes of this history. American Sociological Review

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