The regime of Demetrius of Phalerum in Athens, 317-307 BCE : : a philosopher in politics / / Lara O'Sullivan.
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 philo...
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Superior document: | Mnemosyne. Supplements. History and archaeology of classical antiquity, v. 318 |
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Place / Publishing House: | Leiden ;, Boston : : Brill,, 2009. |
Year of Publication: | 2009 |
Language: | English |
Series: | Mnemosyne, bibliotheca classica Batava. Supplementum. History and archaeology of classical antiquity ;
318. |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xii, 344 pages) :; illustrations |
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Summary: | 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. |
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Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
ISBN: | 1282950797 9786612950797 9047441230 |
ISSN: | 0169-8958 ; |
Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
Statement of Responsibility: | Lara O'Sullivan. |