Description
This exploration of early Western philosophy traces the religious roots of science and systematic speculation.
Cornford, a distinguished historian of ancient philosophy, combines deep classical scholarship with anthropological and sociological insights to examine the mythic precursors of enduring metaphysical concepts – such as destiny, God, the soul, substance, nature, and immortality.
In this exploration of the very first utterance of philosophers, F.M. Cornford probes the intricate connections between critical scientific thought and social and emotional experience.
