The Metaphysics of Light in the Hexaemeral Literature: From Philo of Alexandria to Gregory of Nyssa - Hardcover
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Availability:In StockContributor:Isidoros C. KatsosSeries:Oxford Early Christian StudiesPublish date:2023-06-16Pages:272
Language:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780192869197ISBN-10:192869191UPC:9780192869197Book Category:Religion, Science, PhilosophyBook Subcategory:Philosophy, History, MetaphysicsSize:9.28 x 6.48 x 0.79 inchesWeight:1.2103Product ID:SCGB5XCDKH
The Metaphysics of Light in the Hexaemeral Literature: From Philo of Alexandria to Gregory of Nyssa
This volume critically re-evaluates the received interpretation of the nature of light in the ancient sources. Isidoros C. Katsos contests the prevalent view in the history of optics according to which pre-modernity theorized light as subordinate to sight ('oculocentrism') by examining in depth the contrary textual evidence found in early Christian texts. It shows that, from Philo of Alexandria...
Series: Oxford Early Christian Studies
Language:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780192869197ISBN-10:192869191UPC:9780192869197Book Category:Religion, Science, PhilosophyBook Subcategory:Philosophy, History, MetaphysicsSize:9.28 x 6.48 x 0.79 inchesWeight:1.2103Product ID:SCGB5XCDKH
Isidoros C. Katsos, University of Oxford Isidoros Charalampos Katsos studied law in Athens, Paris, and Berlin, where he acquired a PhD in Human Rights, Environmental Law, and Sustainable Development (Dr. Jur.). He then studied theology in Athens and Cambridge, where he acquired a PhD in Philosophy of Religion and Patristics under the supervision of Rowan Williams. He has held academic positions...
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