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The Complete Works of Aristoxenus. Illustrated

The Elements of Harmony

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Translated by Henry Stewart Macran ...

Aristoxenus of Tarentum was a Greek Peripatetic philosopher, and a pupil of Aristotle.He was the most famous music theorist in antiquity and came to be referred to simply as "the musician."Most of his writings, which dealt with philosophy, ethics and music, have been lost, but one musical treatise, Elements of Harmony survives incomplete, as well as some fragments concerning rhythm and meter. The ... Read more

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Aristoxenus of Tarentum was a Greek Peripatetic philosopher, and a pupil of Aristotle.He was the most famous music theorist in antiquity and came to be referred to simply as "the musician."Most of his writings, which dealt with philosophy, ethics and music, have been lost, but one musical treatise, Elements of Harmony survives incomplete, as well as some fragments concerning rhythm and meter. The
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Delphi Complete Works of Aristoxenus (Illustrated)

by Aristoxenus of Tarentum, Delphi Classics ...

Series Book 110 - Delphi Ancient Classics
A fourth century BC Greek Peripatetic philosopher, Aristoxenus was the pupil of Aristotle and is now regarded as the first authority of musical theory in the classical world. Although he wrote almost 500 works, only Aristoxenus’ landmark treatise on music, ‘Elements of Harmony’, survives in a significant state. It is of invaluable worth, providing the chief source of knowledge on ancient Greek ... Read more

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A fourth century BC Greek Peripatetic philosopher, Aristoxenus was the pupil of Aristotle and is now regarded as the first authority of musical theory in the classical world. Although he wrote almost 500 works, only Aristoxenus’ landmark treatise on music, ‘Elements of Harmony’, survives in a significant state. It is of invaluable worth, providing the chief source of knowledge on ancient Greek
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The Art of Always Being Right

The 38 Subtle Ways of Persuation

by A. C. Grayling ...

'Beware who you give this book to.' Financial Times 'I recommend that you keep this delightful essay at your side.' Observer 'Dryly witty essay' Alain de Botton, Sunday Telegraph We all sit through meetings with that one person who seems to be able to persuade everyone. What is their secret? Are they more gifted than we are? Or is it just that they are very skilled in the art of persuation? That ... Read more

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'Beware who you give this book to.' Financial Times 'I recommend that you keep this delightful essay at your side.' Observer 'Dryly witty essay' Alain de Botton, Sunday Telegraph We all sit through meetings with that one person who seems to be able to persuade everyone. What is their secret? Are they more gifted than we are? Or is it just that they are very skilled in the art of persuation? That
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Ancient Philosophy

A New History of Western Philosophy, Volume 1

by Anthony Kenny ...

Sir Anthony Kenny tells the fascinating story of the birth of philosophy and its remarkable flourishing in the ancient Mediterranean world. This is the first of four volumes in which he will unfold a magisterial new history of Western philosophy. Specially written for a broad popular readership, but serious and deep enough to offer a genuine understanding of the great philosophers, Kenny's lucid ... Read more

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Sir Anthony Kenny tells the fascinating story of the birth of philosophy and its remarkable flourishing in the ancient Mediterranean world. This is the first of four volumes in which he will unfold a magisterial new history of Western philosophy. Specially written for a broad popular readership, but serious and deep enough to offer a genuine understanding of the great philosophers, Kenny's lucid
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Delphi Collected Works of René Descartes (Illustrated)

by René Descartes, Delphi Classics ...

Series Book 25 - Delphi Series Seven
The father of modern western philosophy, René Descartes formulated the first modern version of mind-body dualism, promoting the development of a new science grounded in observation and experiment. Applying an original system of methodical doubt, he dismissed apparent knowledge derived from the senses and reason, establishing a new epistemic foundation on the basis of intuition, expressed in the ... Read more

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The father of modern western philosophy, René Descartes formulated the first modern version of mind-body dualism, promoting the development of a new science grounded in observation and experiment. Applying an original system of methodical doubt, he dismissed apparent knowledge derived from the senses and reason, establishing a new epistemic foundation on the basis of intuition, expressed in the
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Pythagoras

His Life, Teaching, and Influence

by Christoph Riedweg ...

Translated by Steven Rendall ...

One of the most important mathematical theorems is named after Pythagoras of Samos, but this semi-mythical Greek sage has more to offer than formulas. He is said to have discovered the numerical nature of the basic consonances and transposed the musical proportions to the cosmos, postulating a "harmony of the spheres." He may have coined the words "cosmos" and "philosophy." He is also believed to ... Read more

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One of the most important mathematical theorems is named after Pythagoras of Samos, but this semi-mythical Greek sage has more to offer than formulas. He is said to have discovered the numerical nature of the basic consonances and transposed the musical proportions to the cosmos, postulating a "harmony of the spheres." He may have coined the words "cosmos" and "philosophy." He is also believed to
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Poetics

by Aristotle ...

Translated by Anthony Kenny ...

Series series Oxford World's Classics
'What is poetry, how many kinds of it are there, and what are their specific effects?' Aristotle's Poetics is the most influential book on poetry ever written. A founding text of European aesthetics and literary criticism, from it stems much of our modern understanding of the creation and impact of imaginative writing, including poetry, drama, and fiction. For Aristotle, the art of representation ... Read more

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'What is poetry, how many kinds of it are there, and what are their specific effects?' Aristotle's Poetics is the most influential book on poetry ever written. A founding text of European aesthetics and literary criticism, from it stems much of our modern understanding of the creation and impact of imaginative writing, including poetry, drama, and fiction. For Aristotle, the art of representation
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Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism

by Mary Mills Patrick ...

First published in 1899. According to Wikipedia: "Sextus Empiricus (c. 160-210 AD), was a physician and philosopher, and has been variously reported to have lived in Alexandria, Rome, or Athens. His philosophical work is the most complete surviving account of ancient Greek and Roman skepticism... Sextus Empiricus raised concerns which applied to all types of knowledge. He doubted the validity of ... Read more

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First published in 1899. According to Wikipedia: "Sextus Empiricus (c. 160-210 AD), was a physician and philosopher, and has been variously reported to have lived in Alexandria, Rome, or Athens. His philosophical work is the most complete surviving account of ancient Greek and Roman skepticism... Sextus Empiricus raised concerns which applied to all types of knowledge. He doubted the validity of
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The Great Philosophers: Aristotle

by Kenneth Mcleish ...

Series series GREAT PHILOSOPHERS
'Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all' Aristotle'Knowing yourself is the mark of all wisdom''You will never do anything in this world without courage'Aristotle was one of the greatest philosophers that has ever lived. Taught by Plato, he was the first genuine scientist in history, a true pioneer of both science and philosophy. Widely credited as the inventor of the ... Read more

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'Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all' Aristotle'Knowing yourself is the mark of all wisdom''You will never do anything in this world without courage'Aristotle was one of the greatest philosophers that has ever lived. Taught by Plato, he was the first genuine scientist in history, a true pioneer of both science and philosophy. Widely credited as the inventor of the
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A Short Introduction to the Ancient Greek Theater

by Graham Ley ...

Contemporary productions on stage and film, and the development of theater studies, continue to draw new audiences to ancient Greek drama. With observations on all aspects of performance, this volume fills their need for a clear, concise account of what is known about the original conditions of such productions in the age of Pericles.Reexamining the surviving plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, ... Read more

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Contemporary productions on stage and film, and the development of theater studies, continue to draw new audiences to ancient Greek drama. With observations on all aspects of performance, this volume fills their need for a clear, concise account of what is known about the original conditions of such productions in the age of Pericles.Reexamining the surviving plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles,
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The Philosophy of Epictetus

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The Stoic philosopher Epictetus has been one of the most influential of ancient thinkers, both in antiquity itself and in modern times. Theodore Scaltsas and Andrew S. Mason present ten specially written papers which discuss Epictetus' thought on a wide range of subjects, including ethics, logic, theology, and psychology; explore his relations to his predecessors (including his two philosophical ... Read more

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The Stoic philosopher Epictetus has been one of the most influential of ancient thinkers, both in antiquity itself and in modern times. Theodore Scaltsas and Andrew S. Mason present ten specially written papers which discuss Epictetus' thought on a wide range of subjects, including ethics, logic, theology, and psychology; explore his relations to his predecessors (including his two philosophical
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Music in Ancient Greece and Rome

by John G Landels ...

Music in Ancient Greece and Rome provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of music from Homeric times to the Roman emperor Hadrian, presented in a concise and user-friendly way. Chapters include:* contexts in which music played a role* a detailed discussion of instruments* an analysis of scales, intervals and tuning* the principal types of rhythm used* and an exploration of Greek ... Read more

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Music in Ancient Greece and Rome provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of music from Homeric times to the Roman emperor Hadrian, presented in a concise and user-friendly way. Chapters include:* contexts in which music played a role* a detailed discussion of instruments* an analysis of scales, intervals and tuning* the principal types of rhythm used* and an exploration of Greek
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