Wounded heroes : vulnerability as a virtue in ancient Greek literature and philosophy / Marina Berzins McCoy.

9780191757327 (electronic book)

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.

English

1 online resource (xvi, 228 pages)

10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199672783 doi

PA3015.V84 M38 2013eb

880.9384

McCoy examines how Greek epic, tragedy, and philosophy offer important insights into the nature of human vulnerability especially how Greek thought extols the recognition and proper acceptance of vulnerability. Beginning with the literary works of Homer and Sophocles, she also expands her analysis to the philosophical works of Plato and Aristotle.

McCoy examines how Greek epic, tragedy, and philosophy offer important insights into the nature of human vulnerability especially how Greek thought extols the recognition and proper acceptance of vulnerability. Beginning with the literary works of Homer and Sophocles, she also expands her analysis to the philosophical works of Plato and Aristotle.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Open access.

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