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Aristotle on Plato: The Metaphysical Question. Part 1: Papers
edited by Apostolos L Pierris
Proceedings from the Symposium Philosophiae Antiquae Secundum Therense, which took place in Santorini, 30th June - 7th July 2002. The theme of this second symposium was Aristotle's account and criticism of Plato's metaphysical theory regarding the fundamental structure of reality, in effect his examination of Plato's theory of concrete things, mathematicals, ideas, and first principles. Contributors: Harold Tarrant; Margherita ...
Paperback. Price GB £25.00
The Empedoclean Kosmos: Structure, Process and the Question of Cyclicity. Part 1: Papers
edited by Apostolos L Pierris
Papers from the Symposium Philosophiae Antiquae Tertium Myconense held in Mykonos, 6th - 13th July 2003. The theme was Empedocles' conception of Kosmos, and contributors look at his theory on the foundation, order, and development of the world; a basic reassessment of the Cosmic Cycle; the physical, metaphysical and religious dimensions of his theory; and the substantial new piece of Empedoclean evidence provided by the Strasbourg ...
Paperback. Price GB £35.00
Mystery and Philosophy
by Apostolos L Pierris
This volume - the second in a new series on The Emergence of Reason from the Spirit of Mystery - looks at Orphism and Early Greek Philosophy. 596p (The Emergence of Reason from the Spirit of Mystery 2, Institute for Philosophical Research 2007)
Paperback. Price GB £35.00
Physis and Nomos: Power, Justice and the Agonistical Ideal of Life in High Classicism, July 4-12, 2004 (Symposium Philosophiae Antiquae Quartum Atheniense)
edited by Apostolos Pierris
This collection of papers revolves around the crucial physis-nomos controvesy - the laws of nature versus man-made conventions.234p (Institute for Philosophical Research Conference Series 4, Institute for Philosophical Research 2008)
Paperback. Price GB £35.00
Religion and Mystery
by Apostolos L Pierris
This volume - the first in a new series on The Emergence of Reason from the Spirit of Mystery - addresses the question of the logic of religious awareness, specifically the logic of mystery, the purpose being to try to explain what makes a religion a testament of truth. In this sense, mystery forms the living core of religion. Through studying ancient Greek rationality, it is hoped that a greater understanding of modern European ...
Paperback. Price GB £35.00
Value and Knowledge: The Philosophy of Economy in Classical Antiquity
by Apostolos L Pierris
This volume looks at the ancient Greek economy. Of particular importance, is how the economic structure of this society could allow enough of a surplus to enable artistic endeavour.
Contents: The Platonic credit economy and fiat money: Money as token of credit in exchange; Aristotle's individualistic foundation of political society: Self-interest and utility. The state as means for individual excellence; The theory of merit, status and ...
Hardback. Price GB £60.00
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