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University Life In Ancient Athens

University Life In Ancient Athens

William Wolfe Capes

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Filosofía occidental: antigua, hasta c. 500
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9781437359848
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University Life in Ancient Athens: Being the Substance of Four Oxford Lectures (1877) by William Wolfe Capes is a book that explores the life of students and scholars in ancient Athens. The author, who was a fellow of Hertford College and a professor of classics at Oxford University, draws from historical sources to provide a detailed account of the educational system in Athens during the fifth and fourth centuries BCE. Capes begins with a description of the origins of higher education in Athens, including the establishment of the Academy by Plato and the Lyceum by Aristotle. He then delves into the curriculum, which included subjects such as rhetoric, philosophy, mathematics, and music. The author also examines the role of teachers and the methods they used to instruct their students. In addition to discussing the academic aspects of university life in ancient Athens, Capes also explores the social and cultural context in which education took place. He describes the daily life of students, including their living arrangements, food, and leisure activities. The author also examines the role of women in education, as well as the relationship between students and the wider community. Overall, University Life in Ancient Athens provides a comprehensive and engaging account of higher education in one of the most important cities of the ancient world. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of classics, history, and education, as well as anyone interested in the intellectual and cultural life of ancient Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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