Saving the City: Philosopher-Kings and Other Classical Paradigms (Issues in Ancient Philosophy)

Book Details:

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Malcolm Schofield

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• ISBN: 9780415642385

• Pages: 256

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches

About the Book:

Saving the City by Malcolm Schofield offers an in-depth exploration of ancient political and philosophical thought, spanning from Homer to Cicero. This insightful book examines the intricate relationship between the philosophical ideas of ancient thinkers and their application to political life, focusing on how these ideas can be interpreted without imposing modern perspectives upon them.

Schofield tackles the challenge of understanding the ancient world on its own terms, offering a critical analysis of the ways in which the political and philosophical traditions of ancient Greece and Rome addressed issues of governance, justice, and civic life. By examining the works of key figures in ancient philosophy, he explores how their ideas have influenced political thought, while also recognizing the limitations and potential biases in reading ancient texts through the lens of contemporary concerns.

This book is ideal for students and scholars of ancient philosophy, political theory, and history, providing them with a nuanced understanding of the philosophical foundations of the ancient city-state and its relevance to modern political discourse. Saving the City is a compelling study for anyone interested in the enduring influence of classical thought on contemporary political theory.