Presocratics and the Supernatural (e-bog) af Andrew Gregory, Gregory

Presocratics and the Supernatural e-bog

329,95 DKK (inkl. moms 412,44 DKK)
This book examines the relationship between magic, philosophy and the investigation of nature in presocratic Greece. Did the presocratic thinkers, often praised for their rejection of the supernatural, still believe in gods and the divine and the efficacy of magical practices? Did they use animism, astrology, numerology and mysticism in their explanations of the world? This book analyses the ev...
E-bog 329,95 DKK
Forfattere Andrew Gregory, Gregory (forfatter)
Udgivet 24 oktober 2013
Længde 240 sider
Genrer 1QDAG
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781472504159
This book examines the relationship between magic, philosophy and the investigation of nature in presocratic Greece. Did the presocratic thinkers, often praised for their rejection of the supernatural, still believe in gods and the divine and the efficacy of magical practices? Did they use animism, astrology, numerology and mysticism in their explanations of the world? This book analyses the evidence in detail and argues that we need to look at each of these beliefs in context.