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Greek tragedy and political philosophy : rationalism and religion in Sophocles' Theban plays

Title
Greek tragedy and political philosophy : rationalism and religion in Sophocles' Theban plays / Peter J. Ahrensdorf.
Author
Ahrensdorf, Peter J., 1958-
Publication
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.

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x, 192 p.; 24 cm.
Alternative Title
Greek tragedy & political philosophy
Subjects
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-185) and index.
Contents
Oedipus the tyrant and the limits of political rationalism -- Blind faith and enlightened statesmanship in Oedipus at Colonus -- The pious heroism of Antigone -- Conclusion: Nietzsche, Plato, and Aristotle on philosophy and tragedy.
Call Number
JFE 09-3141
ISBN
  • 9780521515863 (hardback)
  • 0521515866 (hardback)
LCCN
2008037006
OCLC
249133553
Author
Ahrensdorf, Peter J., 1958-
Title
Greek tragedy and political philosophy : rationalism and religion in Sophocles' Theban plays / Peter J. Ahrensdorf.
Imprint
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-185) and index.
Spine Title
Greek tragedy & political philosophy
Research Call Number
JFE 09-3141
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