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Dan-el Padilla Peralta, "Classicism and Other Phobias" (Princeton UP, 2025)

New Books in Critical Theory

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This chapter examines the societal implications of viewing ancient Greek and Roman cultures as the pinnacle of classical knowledge. It highlights a personal journey that shaped the understanding of cultural hierarchies and discusses the broader impact of defining what is considered 'classical' on diverse cultures and identities today.

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