Panagiotis Kondylis
Greek philosopher and author
Born
1943
82 years ago
Died
July 11th, 1998
26 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Greece
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Contributed to political philosophy, focusing on modern Greek history and philosophical thought. Explored themes such as democracy, nationalism, and the role of the state in contemporary society. Authored influential works, analyzing historical and social contexts of philosophical ideas. Engaged with various philosophical movements, synthesizing ideas from Western thought and applying them to the Greek experience.
Authored 'The Inverted World'
Published 'The Political and Social Philosophy of Nikos Kazantzakis'
Wrote 'Hellenism and the Decline of the West'
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