The Origins of European Thought

The Origins of European Thought
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 567
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ISBN-10 : 9781107648005
ISBN-13 : 1107648009
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Book Synopsis The Origins of European Thought by : Richard Broxton Onians

Download or read book The Origins of European Thought written by Richard Broxton Onians and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-06-09 with total page 567 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1951, this ambitious volume constitutes an exploration into the roots of European thought. Whilst it predominantly examines Greek and Roman ideas, the text also contains allusions to Norse, Celtic, Jewish, Indian, Chinese and Christian sources. Through careful analysis a synthetic approach is developed, one which emphasises the abiding relevance of ancient thought for interpreting the fundamental questions of existence. Exhaustive notes, a large general index, and an index of translated words are included. This is a complex and fascinating book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in classics, literature, philosophy, or the history of ideas.


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