The Ideas That Have Influenced Civilization, in the Original Documents, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Oliver J. Thatcher

9780484729321: The Ideas That Have Influenced Civilization, in the Original Documents, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484729322 ISBN 13: 9780484729321

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Explore the ideas that shaped civilizations, drawn from original documents across Greek thought and religion.

The book gathers selections that map the roots of Western thought—from Hesiod’s Theogony to Plato’s dialogues, and from Epicurus’s ideas on happiness to Aristotle’s political writings. It presents the voices and arguments that informed ancient beliefs about gods, the future life, knowledge, and governance.

Structured for clear reading, the edition highlights key figures, landmark arguments, and the evolution of ideas that continue to influence modern thinking. It offers context and excerpts that illuminate how early thinkers framed ethics, politics, and the nature of reality.

Contents cover myth, religion, and philosophy, with material from Hesiod, Plato, Epicurus, Zeno, and Aristotle.
Clear, accessible selections that trace the origins of ideas about the gods, the soul, knowledge, and the state.
Notes and framing that help readers see connections between ancient writings and later Western thought.

Ideal for readers of classical philosophy, history, and anyone curious about the ideas that have influenced civilization.

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