| Being a Man: The Roman "Virtus" as a Contribution to Moral Philosophy Contributor(s): Manninen, Juha (Other), Sarsila, Juhani (Author) |
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ISBN: 3631551924 ISBN-13: 9783631551929 Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W OUR PRICE: $84.94 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Social Science | Men's Studies |
| Dewey: 472 |
| Series: European Studies in the History of Science and Ideas |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (0.66 lbs) 248 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This study approaches virtus as a moral value concept. The author argues that it is only through conceptual analysis that the meaning and value of virtus are given adequate illustration, and that philology should be regarded as a part of practical philosophy. The study covers Roman literature from the beginnings until Livy. During the Roman Republican Age, virtus was considered a man's contribution to his society and state, in terms of collectivism. Virtus ('manliness') was thought to be more real than any of its particular and transitory representations, i.e. individual male citizens. On the other hand, as an existentialist value concept, virtus at a relatively early stage denoted a man's intrinsic or ontic value or his true self, without regard to any worldly success whatsoever. The final analysis shows that virtus ('virtue') is congruous with or even synonymous to individualism. This book also presents a contribution to gender studies from the standpoint of a man. |
