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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the evolution of thought and attitude towards death in ancient Greece. The author explores the wide array of concepts and beliefs, from the acceptance of death in Homeric times to the existential angst and philosophical musings of the Hellenistic period. Through analysis of literary works, funerary inscriptions, and philosophical texts, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the Greek preoccupation with mortality. It traces the influence of religious beliefs, social customs, and philosophical inquiry on the Greek perception of death and the afterlife. The book demonstrates how Greek attitudes towards death evolved over time, reflecting changing social, cultural, and intellectual landscapes. It highlights the interplay between religious traditions, philosophical speculation, and personal experiences in shaping the diverse ways in which the Greeks confronted the inevitability of death. Ultimately, this book offers a nuanced and insightful exploration of a fundamental human experience through the lens of one of the most influential civilizations in history. It provides a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of ideas, the evolution of human thought, and the enduring questions surrounding mortality. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780243549474_0
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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9780243549474
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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9780243549474
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