The Oedipus plays of Sophocles : philosophical perspectives /

Philosophers and classicists examine Sophocles' treatment of Oedipus, the man who did not know himself, in these new essays. They discuss barriers to self-knowledge and an old man's quest for serenity, and explore the question: is it better not to be born at all, or better, once born, to d...

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Other Authors:	Woodruff, Paul, 1943-2023 (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018]
Series:	Oxford studies in philosophy and literature.
Subjects:	Sophocles > Criticism and interpretation. Oedipus > (Greek mythological figure) Sophocles DRAMA > Ancient, Classical & Medieval. Electronic books. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book