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Bristol Classical Press - Ancient Greek Cosmogony Book

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Explore the foundations of how the ancient world understood the universe with Ancient Greek Cosmogony from Bristol Classical Press. This text provides the first detailed and comprehensive account of ancient Greek theories regarding the origins of the world. Spanning a vast historical period from 800 BC to 600 AD, the book traces the evolution of thought from early creation myths to the complex theories of major Greek and Roman thinkers. Readers will follow the development of ideas as they transition from mythology into formal philosophy. The text examines the debate between Greek philosophical cosmogony and early Christian views, offering a deep look at how these perspectives shaped human understanding. By studying the atomists, who argued that our world was one among many, you can see how early thinkers formulated many of the perennial problems of philosophical cosmogony. This book is an essential resource for those interested in the scientific and philosophical answers produced by the thinkers of antiquity.

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Comprehensive historical coverage from 800 BC to 600 AD, tracing the evolution of cosmic theories through different eras.

Detailed analysis of early creation myths and their transition into the formal cosmogonies of major Greek and Roman thinkers.

In-depth examination of the historical debate between Greek philosophical cosmogony and early Christian views.

Exploration of early scientific thought, including the atomists' theory that our world is one among many worlds.

A thorough study of how ancient thinkers formulated the foundational problems of philosophical cosmogony.

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Brand: Bristol Classical Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0715634771
Category: Books > Subjects > Science, Nature & Maths > History & Philosophy > History of Science
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 03 January 2008
Listed Since: 03 April 2007

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