Ancient Civilization - History, Ancient Greek Civilization & Influence, Ancient Greek History - Social, Cultural, & Political Aspects, World History - General & Miscellaneous, History of Philosophy, Torture & Persecution, Truth
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Examining ancient Greek literary, philosophical, and legal texts, Page duBois analyzes how the Athenian torture of slaves emerged from and reinforced the concept of truth being hidden in the body. She discusses the tradition of truth being understood as something generally concealed and hidden, examining ancient ideas of the secret space in both the female body and the Greek temple. She relates this philosophy and practice to Greek views of the "Other" (women and outsiders) and depicts the role of torture in distinguishing slave and free in ancient Athens.Editorials
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Analyzes the concept of truth in classical Athens in relation to the torture of slaves to obtain information. Explores the notion of a sacred inner space from which truth must be extracted, and how the pattern also appeared in ideas of women's bodies and the plan of Greek temples. Paper edition (90213-4), $13.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
July 4, 1991
Publisher
Routledge
Pages
270
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780415902137