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Focusing on the philosophical significance of sound and hearing, this volume delves into the auditory experience in ancient Greece, a culture often overshadowed by visual perspectives. Through fifteen chapters, it examines various texts and figures, highlighting how the Greeks valued auditory elements in their philosophical discourse. This comprehensive study invites readers to reconsider the importance of hearing in shaping ancient thought and its broader implications in understanding Greek culture.
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Hearing, Sound, and the Auditory in Ancient Greece, Jill Gordon
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Hearing, Sound, and the Auditory in Ancient Greece
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jill Gordon
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press (IPS)
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 424
- ISBN13
- 9780253062819
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- Focusing on the philosophical significance of sound and hearing, this volume delves into the auditory experience in ancient Greece, a culture often overshadowed by visual perspectives. Through fifteen chapters, it examines various texts and figures, highlighting how the Greeks valued auditory elements in their philosophical discourse. This comprehensive study invites readers to reconsider the importance of hearing in shaping ancient thought and its broader implications in understanding Greek culture.