The Regime of Demetrius of Phalerum in Athens, 317-307 Bce: A Philosopher in Politics Hardcover - 2009
by Lara O'Sullivan
From the rear cover
Erudite and urbane, a scion of the Peripatos, Demetrius of Phalerum dominated Athenian political life for a decade (317-307 B.C.E.) with Macedonian support. Viewed by some as the embodiment of the longed-for 'philosopher-king', Demetrius has been seen a test case for the interplay of philosophical training and political praxis in antiquity. This book, through a close re-examination of the fragmentary and diffuse testimonia for Demetrius decade, argues that such a view misunderstands his legislative, constitutional and financial reforms, which should rather be seen within the context of Macedonian suzerainty, Athenian self-interest, and contemporary social changes. Such a context also affords a better understanding of the dynamic relations between the Macedonian generals and the preeminent Greek city at the dawn of the Hellenistic era.
Details
- Title The Regime of Demetrius of Phalerum in Athens, 317-307 Bce: A Philosopher in Politics
- Author Lara O'Sullivan
- Binding Hardcover
- Pages 356
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Brill
- Date 2009
- ISBN 9789004178885 / 9004178880
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Classics
- Library of Congress subjects Philosophy, Ancient, Athens (Greece) - Politics and government
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009033560
- Dewey Decimal Code B