Socrates and Jesus :: the argument that shaped western civilization /

This book argues that the uniquely dynamic and propulsive character of Western Civilization, for better and worse, has been generated by a creative argument between the Socratic Greek rationalist tradition and the Judeo?Christian tradition best personified by Jesus. & br / & br /Socrates and...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
Bibliographische Detailangaben
1. Verfasser: Hattersley, Michael E.
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York : Algora Pub., ©2009.
Schlagworte:
Online-Zugang:Volltext
Zusammenfassung:This book argues that the uniquely dynamic and propulsive character of Western Civilization, for better and worse, has been generated by a creative argument between the Socratic Greek rationalist tradition and the Judeo?Christian tradition best personified by Jesus. & br / & br /Socrates and Jesus both promoted a disinterest in material things, attempted to define the moral life, and died martyrs. But this essay analyzes their opposing definitions of the ultimate or the divine, their radically conflicting views of love and reason, their understanding of civil society and the role of laws, their ep.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (x, 200 pages)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780875867311
0875867316
0875867294
9780875867298
0875867308
9780875867304

Es ist kein Print-Exemplar vorhanden.

Volltext öffnen