Pharmakon: Plato, Drug Culture, and Identity in Ancient Athens [Original retail ed.] 0739146866, 978-0739146866

Pharmakon: Plato, Drug Culture, and Identity in Ancient Athens examines the emerging concern for controlling states of p

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English Pages 325 Year 5 Jun 2010

Pharmakon: Plato, Drug Culture, and Identity in Ancient Athens [Original retail ed.]
0739146866, 978-0739146866

Commentary
Beginning from the most thorough review of classical intoxicants, Rinella applies his findings in detail to many Platonic texts. His results certainly have great significance for students of Plato, but also for the history of medicine and of classical civilization generally. It is a truly impressive accomplishment. (Anthony Preus, Binghamton University)

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