THE GREEKS AND THE IRRATIONAL

Dodds, E. R.

ISBN 10: 0520003276 / ISBN 13: 9780520003279

Published by University of California Press, 1973

Dampstaining and waviness to some pages. Spine creased and faded.; 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? '; Sather Classical Lectures 24; 327 pages. Seller Inventory # 37205

Synopsis:

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.

Review: An event in modern Greek scholarship . . . thoughtful, well- documented, and beautifully written. -- Classical Outlook

An exciting and fundamental subject . . . illuminated by imaginative insight. . . . A book which it would be difficult to overpraise. -- Oxford Magazine

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE GREEKS AND THE IRRATIONAL
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication Date: 1973
Binding: Softcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
Edition: Eighth Printing.