Cities of the gods: communist utopias in Greek thought
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Main Author: Dawson, Doyne (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York Oxford University Press 1992
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-300) and index
Introduction; 1. The Birth of Utopia; 2. The Platonic Utopia: A City Without the Household; 3. The Cynic Way: A Life Without the Household; 4. The Stoic Utopia: A World Without Households; 5. The End of Utopia; 6. The Ghosts of Utopia; Bibliography; Index
This historical study of the theory of Utopian communism in ancient Greek thought identifies and assesses the reasons for the decline in Utopian traditions after 150 BC. The author examines the evidence of the survival of Utopian traditions; particularly their influence on early Christianity
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (viii, 305 p.)
ISBN:0195069838
1280525797
1423764528
1601298242
9780195069839
9781280525797
9781423764526
9781601298249

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