| Description |
xii, 543 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
The Greek world view -- The transformation of the Classical era -- The Christian world view -- The transformation of the Medieval era --Modern world view -- The transformation of the Modern era -- Epilogue |
| Summary |
Here are the minds of Western civilization and their pivotal ideas, from Plato to Hegel, from Copernicus to Freud. Tarnas performs the near-miracle of describing profound philosophical concepts simply but without simplifying them |
| Analysis |
Civilization, Western |
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Consciousness |
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Philosophy |
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Religion and science |
| Notes |
Originally published: New York : Harmony, 1991 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Civilization, Western.
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Consciousness -- History.
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Philosophy -- History.
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Religion and science -- History.
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| ISBN |
0712673326 (paperback) |
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