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The theory of Empedocles on the Origin of life against the background of Greek Myths

Jayasekera, K. (Aquinas Journal, Aquinas, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1985)

The theory of Zoogony as put forth by the Greek philosopher and how he had analyzed its development according to the cosmic cycle he had presented provides many thought provoking theories to the moderns. As for example the ...
Femininity and the position of Women in Ancient Rome

Jayasekera, K. (Aquinas Journal, Aquinas, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1987)

The belief is that no human woman gave birth to the founders of Rome. They were children of she wolf. The characteristics the Romans prided themselves of is quite visible from this. They were proud of their masculinity, ...
Drama and the origin of Greek Literary criticism

Jayasekera, K. (Thalalle Sri Dhammananda felicitation volume, Ministry of Buddhist affairs, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1990)

The paper explicitly examines the validity of considering Greek Old Comedy as an agent of introducing Literary Criticism to the ancient West. Had Aristophanes been aware of the revolution he was making in putting on ...
Aristophanes, the poet who crossed the boundaries of time

Jayasekera, K. (Sambhasha, Ministry of culture and Higher Education, Colombo ,Sri Lanka, 1993)

The study focuses on Aristophanes the sole representative of old Greek Comedy. This is an analytical study of his dramas. The poet is considered to have concentrated on the social, political and economic situation of the ...
The ideas on rebirth in Greek philosophy

Jayasekera, K. (Sambsha, Ministry of Education, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1994)

The paper concentrates particularly on the ideas expressed by Greek philosophers on the concept or rebirth. In Greek philosophy many have expressed theories on what happens to the essence of a human being after death. Many ...
Socrates, Aristophanes and Historical Fact

Jayasekera, K. (Sambhava,Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1995)

The exercise comprise of an attempt to examine the relationship that Aristophanes had with Socrates, in the backdrop of Classical Greece. Many are of the opinion that TheClouds, staged by Aristophanes was indirectly ...
Women in Politics during the Julio - Claudian period of the Roman Empire

Jayasekera, K. (Journal of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 1999)

The Roman Empire is believed to be a very powerful institution during the period. The Emperors in whose hands the power rested seemed the center of the government. However evidence is examined to evaluate the impact the ...
An analysis of the ideas expressed by the ancient Greeks on literature

Jayasekera, K. (Journal of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2000)

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 ...
Philosophy, Literature and Epicureanism

Jayasekera, K. (Studies of Philosophy, Homagama Dhammananda thero felicitation volumeStudies of Philosophy, Homagama Dhammananda thero felicitation volume, 2000)

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 ...
'Mind of the ruler when faced with challenges' - examples from the plays of Sophocles.

Jayasekera, K (Ministry of Education and culture, 2002)

The paper examines how Sophocles, the Greek Classical Tragedian has examined how the mind of a ruler, changes when he is faced with challenges through his tragedy Oedipus Rex. The change of personality when one believes ...
The concept of the One in Greek philosophy

Jayasekera, K. (Journal of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2005)

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 Psychology of an Adopted Boy as examined by Sophocles in his Tragedy King Oedipus

Jayasekera, K (Journal of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2008)

King Oedipus was even referred to by Aristotle when examining the ideal type of tragedy in his Poetics.Many have commented on its merits as a tragedy that brings out the cathartic emotions of fear and pity, considered best ...
The Union of Religion and Philosophy in Pythagoras

Jayasekera, K (Journal of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2008)

Pythogoras is a philosopher studied for many reasons. The intention of this was to focus on the basic number philosophy presented by Pythagoras. His philosophy had provided man with a way of life and a goal in life with ...
Word Power as recommended and exercised by the Ancient Romans

Jayasekera, K (Kalyani, University of Kelaniya, 2008)

The objective of this paper is to examine the recognition and position the Roman literary critics have given to the power cleverly used language has on its recipients. Concentration is given to the ideas presented ...
A Comparative Study Between women Depicted as Victims of Love by the Greek and Roman Epic Poets

Jayasekera, K (S. Godage publishes, 2009)
Man in the universe without diving assistance and the dawn of Greek philosophical thought

Jayasekera, K (S. Godage publishes, 2009)
Comprehending and Accepting the Working of the Universe for Self Salvation according to Heraclitus

Jayasekera, K (Journal of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2009)
Fears and Aspirations of Humans as Expounded by Lucretius and Juvenal

Jayasekera, K (Journal of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2009)
An Analysis of the Ideas akin to the Indo-Aryan Concepts of Plato

Jayasekera, K (Journal of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2009)
The Nature of Religion in Pre Greek Society. Collective Needs or Individual Salvation?

Jayasekera, K (S. Godage publishes, 2010)

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