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Teonimi ed etimologia in Plutarco
Academia,  2018, 281 Pages, E-Book

ISBN 978-3-89665-781-7

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englischThis book provides for the first time a systematical analysis of all the divine names and epithets etymologically interpreted by Plutarch in his works. By following Plato's Cratylus, he applies the etymological analysis to Hellenic gods, as well as to barbarian and Roman ones. The systematic focus upon contexts and aims of Plutarch's argument makes clear that etymology in antiquity was intended as a very adaptable tool for understanding reality. It also points to show the multiple fields to which Plutarch's interests were committed. Through etymologycal analysis he negotiates a philosophical revision of Greek religion without overturning tradition. The comparison with other cultures in the field of religion confirms Greece's first place; nevertheless, Plutarch shows genuine interest in the religious traditions of other peoples. As an outcome, the complexity of Plutarch's personality comes to light, not only as a philosopher, but also as an anthropologist and a psychologist of religion.

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Francesco Padovani si è formato all'Università di Pisa e alla Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa, dove ha conseguito il titolo di Ph.D. in Filologia Greca. È attualmente Assegnista di Ricerca presso il Dipartimento di Filologia, Letteratura e Linguistica dell'Università di Pisa.