From religion to philosophy: a study in the origins of western speculation
Auteur :
Cornford, Francis MacDonald
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691020761
Date de publication :
28 nov. 1991
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 cm
Poids :
369 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Shows that the remarkable burst of abstract speculation among pre-Socratic thinkers of the sixth century BC emerged directly from the religious thought of the preceding era in Greece. This book provides connections between critical scientific thought and social and emotional experience.