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Sophrosyne: Self-knowledge and Self-restraint in Greek Literature

Helen North

The most complete treatise on the lost virtue of sophrosyne. Traces the meaning of this untranslatable word from Homer to St. Augustine. Essential reading to anyone who wishes to understand the ancient mind, Greek, Roman or Christian.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Sophron Editor
  • Publish Date: Feb 11st, 2019
  • Pages: 494
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.99in - 1.44lb
  • EAN: 9780999140192
  • Categories: • Ancient and Classical• Ancient Languages (see also Latin)• Ethics & Moral Philosophy