Wounded heroes : vulnerability as a virtue in ancient Greek literature and philosophy /
McCoy, Marina, 1968-
Wounded heroes : vulnerability as a virtue in ancient Greek literature and philosophy / Marina Berzins McCoy. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references and index.
McCoy examines how Greek epic, tragedy, and philosophy offer important insights into the nature of human vulnerability especially how Greek thought extols the recognition and proper acceptance of vulnerability. Beginning with the literary works of Homer and Sophocles, she also expands her analysis to the philosophical works of Plato and Aristotle.
9780191757327 (ebook) : No price
Greek literature--History and criticism.
Vulnerability (Personality trait)
Philosophy, Ancient.
Virtues in literature.
PA3015
880.9384
Wounded heroes : vulnerability as a virtue in ancient Greek literature and philosophy / Marina Berzins McCoy. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references and index.
McCoy examines how Greek epic, tragedy, and philosophy offer important insights into the nature of human vulnerability especially how Greek thought extols the recognition and proper acceptance of vulnerability. Beginning with the literary works of Homer and Sophocles, she also expands her analysis to the philosophical works of Plato and Aristotle.
9780191757327 (ebook) : No price
Greek literature--History and criticism.
Vulnerability (Personality trait)
Philosophy, Ancient.
Virtues in literature.
PA3015
880.9384