Philosophy and salvation in Greek religion /
Although Greek authors treat philosophy and theology in the closest contiguity, most scholarship still reflects the 19th century prejudice according to which philosophy is a rational enterprise, while theology is a dogmatic discipline. Yet, as this volume demonstrates, Greek philosophy emerges from...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin :
De Gruyter,
2013.
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| Series: | Religionsgeschichtliche Versuche und Vorarbeiten ;
Bd. 60. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Although Greek authors treat philosophy and theology in the closest contiguity, most scholarship still reflects the 19th century prejudice according to which philosophy is a rational enterprise, while theology is a dogmatic discipline. Yet, as this volume demonstrates, Greek philosophy emerges from and remains closely linked to the archaic religious experience. Spanning Greek thought from Homer to Neo-Platonism, this anthology is essential reading for those interested in ancient Greek philosophy in the context of its theological, soteriological and cosmological concerns. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (412 pages). |
| ISBN: | 9783110276381 (electronic bk.) 3110276380 (electronic bk.) |