Western Classical Culture & Christian Culture
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Item An analysis of the ideas expressed by the ancient Greeks on literature(Journal of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2000) Jayasekera, K.The paper traces the ideas expressed by the early poets of ancient Greece on the value of literature, the poets and the role they played in the social, political field. The study proves that from a very early period in time creative writings of the poets were different from the ordinary writing for other practical purposes. Hence the various styles adopted the manner in which they treat words and even expression has a special twist that reaches beyond simple communication. When the introduction of literary criticism was made by the comic poet, again as a consequence of the characteristics of his comedies one observes how the actual critical criteria is for evaluation is highlighted. The paper also examines how the criteria in actual evaluation changed with the development of society. Starting with the influence of literature on society as a whole it culminates with theories presented by Aristotle where the individual feelings become the center point, though the society is a collection of individuals. This is the collective impact that literature has the ability to impose.Item The concept of the One in Greek philosophy(Journal of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2005) Jayasekera, K.The study intended to critically examine the birth of the concept of The One in Thales?s philosophical thoughts when he intentionally excluded the Gods from his explanation of the world. The many interpretations and positions the concept held in the different philosophers were examined. The last was the concept of The One in the philosophy of Plato where he explained The Good, The Beautiful and The Truth as The One. Providing a religious interpretation combined with a philosophical.Item Philosophy, Literature and Epicureanism(Studies of Philosophy, Homagama Dhammananda thero felicitation volumeStudies of Philosophy, Homagama Dhammananda thero felicitation volume, 2000) Jayasekera, K.The study examines how Lucretius had used poetry in order to promote Epicurianism among Romans. But it also paves the way to critically analyze how poetry has highlighted some of the philosophical theories to the effect of painting a negative picture to the readers. The paper raises the question whether the effort encouraged or discouraged readers to take in the theory that he took efforts to popularize.ie, theory of Flux etc. Had the poet in Lucretius presented a morbid picture instead of encouraging readers tocomprehend the truth that the philosopher in him had tried to promote?