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Solons Fr. 12 G.-P.2 (= 9 W.2): ein Textvorschlag

Solons Fr. 12 G.-P.2 (= 9 W.2): ein Textvorschlag AbstractThis paper proposes a new conjecture for Solon fr. 12 G.-P.2 (= 9 W.2). In this, as in other poems, Solon shows a clear desire to present himself as an expert in the political milieu and to serve as a guide for the community of Athens. The politician’s penetrating gaze, his far-sighted νόος, is able to grasp in nuce the development of political dynamics which, if they prevail, could mean the ruin of the city as a whole. Solon frames his νόος as an indispensable tool for the analysis of the city and its optimal and timely planning. To a secular conception of the νόος, which is the essential characteristic of the excellent politician, is added a traditional one that considers the νόος as a gift of Apollo. In this way, Solon appears as a politically engaged poet of the πόλις who mediates between the fighting factions and tries to work for the good of the community. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Philologus de Gruyter

Solons Fr. 12 G.-P.2 (= 9 W.2): ein Textvorschlag

Solitario, Michele
Philologus , Volume 165 (2): 10 – Nov 4, 2021
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10.1515/phil-2021-0102
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Abstract

AbstractThis paper proposes a new conjecture for Solon fr. 12 G.-P.2 (= 9 W.2). In this, as in other poems, Solon shows a clear desire to present himself as an expert in the political milieu and to serve as a guide for the community of Athens. The politician’s penetrating gaze, his far-sighted νόος, is able to grasp in nuce the development of political dynamics which, if they prevail, could mean the ruin of the city as a whole. Solon frames his νόος as an indispensable tool for the analysis of the city and its optimal and timely planning. To a secular conception of the νόος, which is the essential characteristic of the excellent politician, is added a traditional one that considers the νόος as a gift of Apollo. In this way, Solon appears as a politically engaged poet of the πόλις who mediates between the fighting factions and tries to work for the good of the community.

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Philologus – de Gruyter

Published: Nov 4, 2021

Keywords: Solon; textual criticism; Presocratics

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