MENS AND EMOTION: DE RERUM NATURA 3.136–46

The location of the mind was a point of contention among philosophers and physicians in antiquity. By the early third century B.C., however, the medical debate had effectively come to an end. Surviving sources record no subsequent medical advocates of the heart over the head. By contrast, philosophi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Classical quarterly 2008-05, Vol.58 (1), p.362-366
1. Verfasser:	SANDERS, KIRK R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Ancient history Anger Antiquity Chrysippus (ca 280-207 BC) Classical literature Classical studies Cognitivism Desire Emotions Epicureanism Epicurus (341-270 BC) Erasistratus Fear Greco-Roman antiquity Greek civilization Hellenistic philosophy Historical studies (History of philosophy. History of ideas) Latin literature Lucretius (Titus Lucretius Carus) Mind Philosophical analysis Philosophy Physicians Shorter Notes Soul Space Stoicism
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Zusammenfassung:	The location of the mind was a point of contention among philosophers and physicians in antiquity. By the early third century B.C., however, the medical debate had effectively come to an end. Surviving sources record no subsequent medical advocates of the heart over the head. By contrast, philosophical defences of such a view continued throughout the entire Hellenistic period. Deep-rooted allegiance within the Hellenistic philosophical schools to their founders professed views helps explain this striking difference.
ISSN:	0009-8388 1471-6844
DOI:	10.1017/S0009838808000396