Artificial Intelligence in Greek and Roman Epic

Artificial Intelligence in Greek and Roman Epic


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This is the first scholarly exploration of concepts and representations of Artificial Intelligence in ancient Greek and Roman epic, including their reception in later literature and culture. Contributors look at how Hesiod, Homer, Apollonius of Rhodes, Moschus, Ovid and Valerius Flaccus have elaborated on the first literary texts that deal with automata and the quest for artificial life, as well as technological intervention improving human life.

Se trata de la primera exploración académica de conceptos y representaciones de la Inteligencia Artificial en la épica antigua griega y romana, incluida su recepción en la literatura y la cultura posteriores. Los autores examinan cómo Hesíodo, Homero, Apolonio de Rodas, Mosco, Ovidio y Valerio Flaco elaboraron los primeros textos literarios que tratan de los autómatas y la búsqueda de la vida artificial, así como de la intervención tecnológica para mejorar la vida humana.