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From Religion to Philosophy: A Study in the Origins of Western Speculation

From Religion to Philosophy: A Study in the Origins of Western Speculation

ISBN: 9780486433721
  • Author: Cornford, F. M.
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Cornford arrived at a picture of the origins of Greek philosophy which was historically superior to that which anyone else has so far reached. -- The Classical Review. This exploration of early Western philosophy traces the religious roots of science and systematic speculation. Cornford, a distinguished historian of ancient philosophy, combines deep classical scholarship with anthropological and sociological insights to examine the mythic precursors of enduring metaphysical concepts -- such as destiny, God, the soul, substance, nature, and immortality.
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