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dc.contributor.author | Baltussen, J. | - |
dc.date.issued | 2009 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | American Journal of Philology, 2009; 130(1):67-98 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 0002-9475 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 1086-3168 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2440/50620 | - |
dc.description | Copyright © 2009 The Johns Hopkins University Press | - |
dc.description.abstract | In this paper I argue that Plutarch’s consolation letter to his wife is not merely an act of public posturing, but a moving personal document, a public statement on correct grieving, and a demonstration of the syncretistic trend in philosophy in early Imperial times. The letter can be connected to a tradition of ancient consolatory activities which established an ancient form of psychotherapy. Here I draw particular attention to the syncretistic aspect of philosophical stances. The case study provides a new and richer interpretation of this remarkable document, opening up further avenues for the study of the ancient consolation genre. | - |
dc.description.statementofresponsibility | Han Baltussen | - |
dc.language.iso | en | - |
dc.publisher | Johns Hopkins Univ Press | - |
dc.source.uri | http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/ajp/summary/v130/130.1.baltussen.html | - |
dc.subject | Plutarch, grief, consolation, commonplaces, Plato, Epicurus, Stoics | - |
dc.title | Personal grief and public mourning in Plutarch’s consolation to his wife | - |
dc.type | Journal article | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1353/ajp.0.0044 | - |
pubs.publication-status | Published | - |
dc.identifier.orcid | Baltussen, J. [0000-0002-8262-1833] | - |
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