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Record Nr.

UNINA9910819287803321

Autore

Lloyd G. E. R (Geoffrey Ernest Richard), <1933->

Titolo

The delusions of invulnerability : wisdom and morality in ancient Greece, China, and today / / G.E.R. Lloyd

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Bloomsbury Academic, , 2014

ISBN

1-84966-785-3

1-84966-786-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (176 p.)

Collana

Classical inter/faces

Disciplina

180

Soggetti

Philosophy, Ancient

Philosophy, Chinese

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Formerly CIP.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-171) and index.

Sommario/riassunto

Looking at ancient Greek and Chinese predicaments, this text illustrates how ideas and practices can be used as a basis for critical reflections on the issues we continue to face today, such as the equal participation of all citizens in the political process.