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A History of Mind and Body in Late Antiquity

Anna Marmodoro editor Sophie Cartwright editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:19th Jul '18

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Interdisciplinary survey of the mind-body relation, providing detailed studies of themes and figures and considering both pagan and Christian thought.

The first integrated history of this important topic, this book explores ideas about mind and body during this period, considering both pagan and Christian thought about issues such as resurrection, incarnation and asceticism. Figures such as Numenius, Pseudo-Dionysius, Damascius and Augustine are discussed from historical, theological and philosophical perspectives.The mind-body relation was at the forefront of philosophy and theology in late antiquity, a time of great intellectual innovation. This volume, the first integrated history of this important topic, explores ideas about mind and body during this period, considering both pagan and Christian thought about issues such as resurrection, incarnation and asceticism. A series of chapters presents cutting-edge research from multiple perspectives, including history, philosophy, classics and theology. Several chapters survey wider themes which provide context for detailed studies of the work of individual philosophers including Numenius, Pseudo-Dionysius, Damascius and Augustine. Wide-ranging and accessible, with translations given for all texts in the original language, this book will be essential for students and scholars of late antique thought, the history of religion and theology, and the philosophy of mind.

ISBN: 9781107181212

Dimensions: 235mm x 157mm x 27mm

Weight: 760g

438 pages