The Origins of Civilization in Greek and Roman Thought (Routledge Revivals)

by Sue Blundell

The Origins of Civilization in Greek and Roman Thought

, first published in1986, comprehensively examines to what extent thinkers in Greek and Roman antiquity adhered to ideas of evolution and progress in human affairs. . Beginning with creation myths Professor Blundell goes on to explore the origins of scientific speculation among the Pre-Socratics, its development into the teleological science of Aristotle, and the advent of the progressivist...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415748208
• ISBN13: 9780415748209
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"