Plato and Jesus, Not Caesar: Metaphysics of Freedom and Tyranny in Younger Europe (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789004736627)

This book discusses the influence of ancient and medieval Platonism and Christian Platonism on the modern political concepts and experiences of freedom and tyranny in Central-Eastern Europe. The main claim of the book is that because the nations of Younger Europe were oppressed by the imperialism of Russia, Germany, and Austria, they maintained a stronger connection to the premodern, Christian Platonic tradition. This tradition was experienced as a source of inspiration in the struggle for freedom and independence. The book focuses on the life and work of selected philosophers, poets, and artists, all of whom were both mystics and figures deeply engaged in their nations' fight for freedom.

Author: Mateusz Stróżyński
ISBN-10: 900473662X
ISBN-13: 9789004736627
Publisher: Brill
Language: English
Published: 10/23/2025
Pages: 316
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.25h x 6.10w x 0.88d