From Religion to Philosophy: A Study in the Origins of Western Speculation

by F. M. Cornford

Overview

"Cornford arrived at a picture of the origins of Greek philosophy which was historically superior to that which anyone else has so far reached." — The Classical Review. 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486433721
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	04/30/2004
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	1,136,973
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

	Preface	v
I.	Destiny and Law	1
II.	The Origin of Moira	40
III.	Nature, God, and Soul	73
IV.	The Datum of Philosophy	124
V.	The Scientific Tradition	144
VI.	The Mystical Tradition	160
	Index of Citations	264
	General Index	270

Editorial Reviews

Cornford's philosophical studies have been the bane of many a college student. This 1912 volume contends that the spiritual and mystical that gave birth to the concept of religion isn't all that different from the cold, sober approach of philosophy. More for the academic crowd. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

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