Hellenic Philosophy: Origin and Character 1st Edition by Christos C. Evangeliou (PDF)

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Tracing the historical origin and the critical development of Hellenic philosophy from vague and indeterminate beginnings to its classical maturity and fruition in the minds, words and works of the Athenian philosophers, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, this book argues that dignified nobility, respectful critique and unfettered freedom of thought and expression clearly defined the character of Classical Hellenic philosophy and that this distinguishes it from philosophies of different eras. Evangeliou examines the historical influence of Hellenic philosophy and its complex global relations to other non-Hellenic philosophies of Africa, Asia and Europe and also considers certain contemporary and sensitive issues, which relate to the nature of Western culture and European philosophy. Radical and revisionary in nature, this work challenges many of the long cherished myths about the influence of Classical Hellenic philosophy on the tradition of Western thought.

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⭐Dr. Evangeliou is a Professor of Philosophy at Towson University outside Baltimore, MD. His forte, given his Greek birthright, is Ancient Greek Philosophy.His first essay (filled with delightful footnotes of scholarly research and expansions of ideas) makes a full frontal assault on the scholastic pedestal that last century’s experts claimed the Greeks “invented” philosophy “created ex nihilo.” Dr Evangeliou clearly shows through original sources – the philosophers themselves – gave full credit to their ancient predecessors, especially the Egyptians. My own studies make me wonder what influences the Medes and Persians had over philosophy considering that Heraclitus of Ephesus lived under Persian rule.Needless to say, I found his book as interesting in its new reprint – with new content – as enjoyable as taking his classes. I highly recommend his books to the interested lover of wisdom.

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