Macrobius
Or Philosophy, Science and Letters in the Year 400

Originally published in 1923, this book contains a short account of the life and works of Macrobius.

Thomas Whittaker (Author)

9781107450974, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 4 December 2014

110 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 0.6 cm, 0.12 kg

Originally published in 1923, this book contains a short account of the life and works of Macrobius. Whittaker analyses both of the surviving works of Macrobius in the light of competing philosophical ideas and assesses the impact these treatises had on science and reason in the Middle Ages. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in ancient philosophy and the history of science.

1. Introduction
2. The Saturnalia
3. Scipio's dream
4. Conclusion
Index.

Subject Areas: Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500 [HPCA]