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The Greeks and the Irrational
Eric R. Dodds
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Paperback. Takes on the traditional view of Greek culture as a triumph of rationalism. Using the analytical tools of modern anthropology and psychology, this title asks, 'Why should we attribute to the ancient Greeks an immunity from 'primitive' modes of thought which we do not find in any society open to our direct observation?'. Series: Sather Classical Lectures. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 396. Series: Sather Classical Lectures. 335 pages. Takes on the traditional view of Greek culture as a triumph of rationalism. Using the analytical tools of modern anthropology and psychology, this title asks, 'Why should we attribute to the ancient Greeks an immunity from 'primitive' modes of thought which we do not find in any society open to our direct observation?'. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HPCA. Dimension: 203 x 140 x 20. Weight: 396.
In this philosophy classic, which was first published in 1951, E.R. Dodds takes on the traditional view of Greek culture as a triumph of rationalism. Using the analytical tools of modern anthropology and psychology, Dodds asks, 'Why should we attribute to the ancient Greeks an immunity from 'primitive' modes of thought which we do not find in any society open to our direct observation?'. Praised by reviewers as "an event in modern Greek scholarship" and "a book which it would be difficult to over-praise", "The Greeks and the Irrational" was Volume 25 of the "Sather Classical Lectures" series.
In this philosophy classic, which was first published in 1951, E.R. Dodds takes on the traditional view of Greek culture as a triumph of rationalism. Using the analytical tools of modern anthropology and psychology, Dodds asks, 'Why should we attribute to the ancient Greeks an immunity from 'primitive' modes of thought which we do not find in any society open to our direct observation?'. Praised by reviewers as "an event in modern Greek scholarship" and "a book which it would be difficult to over-praise", "The Greeks and the Irrational" was Volume 25 of the "Sather Classical Lectures" series.
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
335
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Series
Sather Classical Lectures
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520242302
SKU
V9780520242302
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Reviews for The Greeks and the Irrational
“Impeccable scholarship. . . . a gracefully written, shimmering work.”
The Atlantic
"A fascinating journey."
Metapsychology Online Review
"One of those rare books whose significance does not exhaust itself in its results and conclusions. It teaches us to read Greek literature with a new awareness of things hitherto neglected and quickens our sensitivity."
American Journal of Philology ... Read more
The Atlantic
"A fascinating journey."
Metapsychology Online Review
"One of those rare books whose significance does not exhaust itself in its results and conclusions. It teaches us to read Greek literature with a new awareness of things hitherto neglected and quickens our sensitivity."
American Journal of Philology ... Read more