Plato and Jesus, not Caesar : metaphysics of freedom and tyranny in younger Europe / by Mateusz Stróżyński.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stróżyński, Mateusz, author.

Series:

Brill's studies in intellectual history ; v. 361.

Brill's studies in intellectual history, 0920-8607 ; volume 361

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civil rights--Europe, Central.

Civil rights.

Civil rights--Europe, Eastern.

Liberty.

Despotism.

Metaphysics--Political aspects.

Metaphysics.

Platonists.

Christian philosophy.

Europe, Central--Intellectual life.

Europe, Central.

Europe, Eastern--Intellectual life.

Europe, Eastern.

freedom.

despotism.

Physical Description:

xiii, 301 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Leiden : Brill, [2026]

Summary:

"This book discusses the influence of ancient and medieval Platonism and Christian Platonism on the modern political concepts and experiences of freedom and tyranny in Central-Eastern Europe. The main claim of the book is that because the nations of Younger Europe were oppressed by the imperialism of Russia, Germany, and Austria, they maintained a stronger connection to the premodern, Christian Platonic tradition. This tradition was experienced as a source of inspiration in the struggle for freedom and independence. The book focuses on the life and work of selected philosophers, poets, and artists, all of whom were both mystics and figures deeply engaged in their nations' fight for freedom." -- Back cover.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [287]-296) and index.

ISBN:

9789004736627

900473662X

OCLC:

1551477956

Publisher Number:

9789004736627