The Greek View Of Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419164903)

""The Greek View of Life"" is a philosophical book written by Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson that explores the ancient Greek perspective on life, culture, and society. The book is divided into three parts, each examining a different aspect of Greek thought. The first section focuses on the Greek view of the world and the cosmos, discussing the role of the gods and the importance of reason and logic in their understanding of the universe. The second section explores the Greek view of human nature, examining the concepts of morality, virtue, and the ideal human being. The final section looks at the Greek view of society and politics, discussing the role of the individual in the community and the importance of democracy and civic responsibility. Throughout the book, Dickinson draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, mythology, and philosophy, to provide a comprehensive and insightful overview of the Greek worldview. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek culture, philosophy, and history.Socrates, as it happened, was one of the committee whose duty it was to put the question to the Assembly. But the proposition was in itself illegal, and Socrates with some other members of the committee, refused to submit it to the vote. Every kind of pressure was brought to bear upon the recalcitrant officers; orators threatened, friends besought, the mob clamoured and denounced. Finally all but Socrates gave way. He alone, an old man, in office for the first time, had the courage to obey his conscience and the law in face of an angry populace crying for blood.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson
ISBN-10: 1419164902
ISBN-13: 9781419164903
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 164
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.18h x 7.60w x 0.36d