A Chaos of Delight : Science, Religion and Myth and the Shaping of Western Thought
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Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1845530187
ISBN-13
9781845530181
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Equinox Publishing Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 2nd, 2011
Print length
488 Pages
Weight
861 grams
Product Classification:
Religion & beliefsAncient religions & mythologies
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Humans throughout history have sought ways of understanding their place within the world. Religion, science and myth have been at the forefront of this quest for meaning. This text examines how various cultures have looked at the same phenomena and devised totally different world views.
Humans throughout history have sought ways of understanding their place within the world. Religion, science and myth have been at the forefront of this quest for meaning. A Chaos of Delight examines how various cultures – from the early Sumerians, Egyptians and Greeks to contemporary Western society – have looked at the same phenomena and devised totally different world views. The rise of modern science is examined, alongside questions of evolution and the origins of life. This comprehensive volume is an essential read for students and scholars interested in the history of ideas and the role of religion, science and myth in the development of Western thought.
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