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

New Books in Critical Theory

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Redefining Ancient Prestige and Engaging Diverse Perspectives

This chapter discusses the author’s aim to challenge the traditional veneration of ancient Greek and Roman cultures in Western thought, targeting a diverse audience beyond classicists. It stresses the need for critical reflection on issues of race and value in classical scholarship amid contemporary academic challenges.

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