The importance of Isocrates for the study of Greek civilisation of the fourth century BCE is indisputable. From 403 to 393 he wrote speeches for Athenian law courts, and then became a teacher of composition for would-be orators. After setting up a school of rhetoric in Chios he returned to Athens and established there a free school of 'philosophia' involving a practical education of the whole mind, character, judgment, and mastery of language. This school had famous pupils from all over the Greek world, such as the historians Ephorus and Theopompus and orators Isaeus, Lycurgus, and...
The importance of Isocrates for the study of Greek civilisation of the fourth century BCE is indisputable. From 403 to 393 he wrote speeches for A...
In preparing these lectures, Norlin drew upon his experiences of the Hitler revolution in Germany. He attempts to answer the question: What is proper nationalism? Approaching this question by an analysis of nationalism at its worst--as seen under a Nazi regime--he pleads for nationalism at its best and for a rediscovery of America. Originally published in 1934.
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In preparing these lectures, Norlin drew upon his experiences of the Hitler revolution in Germany. He attempts to answer the question: What is proper ...
