In the Beginning
Some Greek Views on the Origins of Life and the Early State of Man
1st Edition
Published on 6. December 2024
154 pages
978-1-040-22733-6 (ISBN)
Description
In the Beginning (1957) represents a series of lectures given by the author at Cornell University, examining the views of the Ancient Greeks on the central foundation myths of their civilisation. From stories of 'mother earth' to later philosophical and scientific approaches, their thoughts are analysed in this key reference work.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-040-22733-6 (9781040227336)
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Content
1. Mother Earth: the Myths 2. Mother Earth: the Scientific Approach 3. Body and Soul: the Kinship of Nature 4. Cycles of Existence: the Golden Age 5. The Idea of Progress 6. What is Man? The Philosophical Implications
