Torture and Truth (Routledge Revivals)

Nonfiction, History, Ancient History, Greece, Civilization
Cover of the book Torture and Truth (Routledge Revivals) by Page duBois, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Page duBois ISBN: 9781315470870
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: June 17, 2016
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Page duBois
ISBN: 9781315470870
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: June 17, 2016
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

First published in 1991, this book — through the examination of ancient Greek literary, philosophical and legal texts — analyses how the Athenian torture of slaves emerged from and reinforced the concept of truth as something hidden in the human body. It discusses the tradition of understanding truth as something that is generally concealed and the ideas of ‘secret space’ in both the female body and the Greek temple. This philosophy and practice is related to Greek views of the ‘Other’ (women and outsiders) and considers the role of torture in distinguishing slave and free in ancient Athens. A wide range of perspectives — from Plato to Sartre — are employed to examine the subject.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

First published in 1991, this book — through the examination of ancient Greek literary, philosophical and legal texts — analyses how the Athenian torture of slaves emerged from and reinforced the concept of truth as something hidden in the human body. It discusses the tradition of understanding truth as something that is generally concealed and the ideas of ‘secret space’ in both the female body and the Greek temple. This philosophy and practice is related to Greek views of the ‘Other’ (women and outsiders) and considers the role of torture in distinguishing slave and free in ancient Athens. A wide range of perspectives — from Plato to Sartre — are employed to examine the subject.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Social Media in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality by Page duBois
Cover of the book Ethiopia in Transit by Page duBois
Cover of the book Separate Spheres by Page duBois
Cover of the book Proportion by Page duBois
Cover of the book Globalised Football by Page duBois
Cover of the book Revival: The Hero of the Filipinos (1924) by Page duBois
Cover of the book The Evolution of the Canterbury Tales by Page duBois
Cover of the book The Annals of English Drama 975-1700 by Page duBois
Cover of the book Positive Psychotherapy for Psychosis by Page duBois
Cover of the book The Self-Regulation of Health and Illness Behaviour by Page duBois
Cover of the book Pedagogical Tact by Page duBois
Cover of the book Wrapping and Unwrapping Material Culture by Page duBois
Cover of the book The Media and Social Theory by Page duBois
Cover of the book Hunger and Markets by Page duBois
Cover of the book Schooling for Success: Preventing Repetition and Dropout in Latin American Primary Schools by Page duBois
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy