Themata Politica: Hellenic and Euro-Atlantic: 0 - Tapa dura

"This volume reflects the encyclopedic thought of a philosopher and poet, uniquely qualified to identify the fissures afflicting the fabric of the American and the European societies and the Greek experience--fissures that he traces to their deviation from the classical heritage that has been sacrificed to the altar of modernity. It is a must reading for scholars as well as for political leaders that routinely make decisions in an historical vacuum and, in the process, ignore or fail to take into account the real interests of the citizens."Nikolaos Stavrou, Professor Emeritus, Howard University, USAEditor of Mediterranean Quarterly"The issues that Professor Christos Evangeliou raises and discusses in his recent book, Themata Politica, are very important, multileveled, hotly debated, and timely indeed. His careful analyses are sharp and penetrating, and they deserve to be taken seriously and discussed thoroughly, regardless of whether one would agree with his views or not. In many respects, this is a most significant work of our contemporary political and philosophical thought."Kostas Boudouris, Professor of Philosophy, University of Athens, Greece, Editor of Hellenic Philosophical Revew "The themes of this lucid and challenging book mirror the recent political agonies that the author shares with other Hellenes and Philhellenes of the global world. He stresses particularly the issue of religion because it directly affects the politics of the countries covered here. As he put it, "Historically, the conflict between messianic Christianity and militant Islam has shaped the political fates of Greece and Turkey, the Mediterranean world, the Middle East, and Europe... European and American diplomats and political leaders will find useful historical analysis and insight, which can be utilized effectively to solve the persisting problem of elusive peace in this part of the world, and in the presence of economic conflict and religious fanaticism." Leonidas Bargeliotes, Professor of Philosophy, University of Athens, Greece, Editor of Skepsis"Reading Professor Evangeliou's new book is a pleasure. He writes with the lucidity of ancient Greek philosophers. He carries this virtue in this book which is particularly relevant to Greek Americans, Americans, and Europeans, because it sheds light on the place of Greece in the world, the fate of Cyprus, and the role of Turkey in the politics of America, the European Union, and the Middle East. This is done in the broader context of historical Hellenism and the ever-present art of civilization we inherited from the Greeks. It is a path-breaking and thought-provoking book."Evaggelos Vallianatos, Author and Critic, USA

"This book is a collection of timely political articles and essays. They focus primarily on political themes relevant to Greek/Turkish relations, the Cyprus problem, the obstacles that Turkey faces in the EU, and the problems that the US war on terror has created for them all. Written by a person of Hellenic ancestry, a trained philosopher, sensitive poet, and free spirit, the items of this collection are characterized by frank talk, freedom of thought, fresh ideas, and historical insights that penetrate the past sharply, as they try to discern the future of humanity. In these essays, the author's love for things Hellenic is surely exaggerated. But, if anything in human history deserves excessive eulogy and praise, it should be, without doubt, the Hellenic spirit and its passionate love of wisdom and freedom."