The regime of Demetrius of Phalerum in Athens, 317-307 BCE : a philosopher in politics /
O'Sullivan, Lara.
The regime of Demetrius of Phalerum in Athens, 317-307 BCE : a philosopher in politics / by Lara O'Sullivan. - 1 online resource. - Mnemosyne supplements, History and archaeology of classical antiquity v. 318. 0169-8958 ; Brill ebook titles . - Mnemosyne, Supplements 318. Mnemosyne Supplements Online, Volumes 204-407, ISBN: 9789004322288. .
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Preliminary Material / Introduction / Chapter One. The Background To The Regime: Demetrius Of Phalerum’s Early Years / Chapter Two. Demetrius The Law-Giver: The Moral Programme / Chapter Three. The Institutions Of Democracy / Chapter Four. Festivals And Finances: The Economic Administration Of Athens / Chapter Five. Philosophy And The Phalerean Regime / Chapter Six. Athens And Cassander / Chapter Seven. Conclusion / Appendix 1. The Literary Sources For The Regime Of Demetrius / Appendix 2. Gunaikonomoi and Nomophulakes—A Comparison / Appendix 3. The Duties Of The Gunaikonomoi: A Rejected Suggestion / Works Cited / Index Locorum / General Index / L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan.
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Erudite and urbane, a scion of the Peripatos, Demetrius of Phalerum dominated Athenian political life for a decade (317-307 B.C.E.) with Macedonian support. Viewed by some as the embodiment of the longed-for 'philosopher-king', Demetrius has been seen a test case for the interplay of philosophical training and political praxis in antiquity. This book, through a close re-examination of the fragmentary and diffuse testimonia for Demetrius’ decade, argues that such a view misunderstands his legislative, constitutional and financial reforms, which should rather be seen within the context of Macedonian suzerainty, Athenian self-interest, and contemporary social changes. Such a context also affords a better understanding of the dynamic relations between the Macedonian generals and the preeminent Greek city at the dawn of the Hellenistic era.
9789047441236
10.1163/ej.9789004178885.i-344 DOI
2009033560
Demetrius, of Phaleron, b. ca. 350 B.C.
Demetrius, of Phaleron, b. ca. 350 B.C. --Political and social views.
Governors--Greece--Athens--Biography.
Statesmen--Greece--Athens--Biography.
Orators--Greece--Athens--Biography.
Philosophers, Ancient--Biography.
Philosophy, Ancient.
Athens (Greece)--Politics and government.
Athens (Greece)--Relations--Macedonia.
Macedonia--Relations--Greece--Athens.
DF235.48.D455 / O87 2009
938/.508092 B
The regime of Demetrius of Phalerum in Athens, 317-307 BCE : a philosopher in politics / by Lara O'Sullivan. - 1 online resource. - Mnemosyne supplements, History and archaeology of classical antiquity v. 318. 0169-8958 ; Brill ebook titles . - Mnemosyne, Supplements 318. Mnemosyne Supplements Online, Volumes 204-407, ISBN: 9789004322288. .
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Preliminary Material / Introduction / Chapter One. The Background To The Regime: Demetrius Of Phalerum’s Early Years / Chapter Two. Demetrius The Law-Giver: The Moral Programme / Chapter Three. The Institutions Of Democracy / Chapter Four. Festivals And Finances: The Economic Administration Of Athens / Chapter Five. Philosophy And The Phalerean Regime / Chapter Six. Athens And Cassander / Chapter Seven. Conclusion / Appendix 1. The Literary Sources For The Regime Of Demetrius / Appendix 2. Gunaikonomoi and Nomophulakes—A Comparison / Appendix 3. The Duties Of The Gunaikonomoi: A Rejected Suggestion / Works Cited / Index Locorum / General Index / L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan -- L. O’sullivan.
Available to subscribing member institutions only.
Erudite and urbane, a scion of the Peripatos, Demetrius of Phalerum dominated Athenian political life for a decade (317-307 B.C.E.) with Macedonian support. Viewed by some as the embodiment of the longed-for 'philosopher-king', Demetrius has been seen a test case for the interplay of philosophical training and political praxis in antiquity. This book, through a close re-examination of the fragmentary and diffuse testimonia for Demetrius’ decade, argues that such a view misunderstands his legislative, constitutional and financial reforms, which should rather be seen within the context of Macedonian suzerainty, Athenian self-interest, and contemporary social changes. Such a context also affords a better understanding of the dynamic relations between the Macedonian generals and the preeminent Greek city at the dawn of the Hellenistic era.
9789047441236
10.1163/ej.9789004178885.i-344 DOI
2009033560
Demetrius, of Phaleron, b. ca. 350 B.C.
Demetrius, of Phaleron, b. ca. 350 B.C. --Political and social views.
Governors--Greece--Athens--Biography.
Statesmen--Greece--Athens--Biography.
Orators--Greece--Athens--Biography.
Philosophers, Ancient--Biography.
Philosophy, Ancient.
Athens (Greece)--Politics and government.
Athens (Greece)--Relations--Macedonia.
Macedonia--Relations--Greece--Athens.
DF235.48.D455 / O87 2009
938/.508092 B