Intellectual adventure of ancient man
About this book
"An Oriental Institute essay."Originally published under title: The intellectual adventure of ancient man. Introduction: Myth and reality, by H. and H.A. Frankfort.--Egypt: The nature of the universe. The function of the state. The values of life. By J.A. Wilson.--Mesopotamia: The cosmos of the state. The function of the state. The good life. By T. Jacobsen. Conclusion: The emancipation of thought from myth, by H. and H.A. Frankfort.
Subjects
Philosophy, AncientReligious thoughtCivilization, AncientCivilizationAncient periodAncient PhilosophyAncient CivilizationPhilosophie babyloniennePhilosophie ancienneMythePhilosophie égyptiennePensée religieuseCivilisation ancienneHistory