Hypatia of Alexandria: Her Context and Legacy

Sixteen hundred years after her death (d. 415 CE), the legacy of Hypatia of Alexandria's life, teaching, and especially her violent demise, continue to influence modern culture. Through a series of focused articles, this volume takes a fresh look at the most well-known ancient female philosopher under three aspects: first, through the evidence provided by her most famous pupil, Synesius of Cyrene; next, by placing her in her late antique cultural...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3161549694
• ISBN13: 9783161549694
• Release Date: July 2020
• Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
• Length: 357 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"