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Moral Vision in the Histories of Polybius

By Eckstein, Arthur M

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Moral Vision in the Histories of Polybius

By Eckstein, Arthur M

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Arthur Eckstein's interpretation challenges the way Polybius' "Histories" have long been viewed. He argues that Polybius evaluates people and events as much from a moral viewpoint as from a pragmatic, utilitarian, or even "Machiavellian" one. Polybius particularly asks for "improvement" in his audience, hoping that those who study his writings will emerge with a firm determination to live their lives nobly. Teaching by the use of moral exemplars, Polybius also tries to prove that success is not the sole standard by which human action should be judged.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
325
Release Date:
1994-12-01
Publication Date:
1995-02-01
Publisher:
University of California Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0520085205
ISBN13:
9780520085206
Weight:
711 g
Height:
159 cm
Width:
237 cm
Thickness:
32 cm
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