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Nature and the Greeks, and Science and Humanism: Exploring the Roots of Western Thought

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'Nature and the Greeks' and 'Science and Humanism' (Canto original series)

by Suzanne Van Atten

4.7 out of 5

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Nature and the Greeks, and Science and Humanism is a book that explores the roots of Western thought. It examines the relationship between nature and the Greeks, and how this relationship has shaped our understanding of the world around us. The book also explores the development of science and humanism, and how these two concepts have influenced our thinking about the human condition.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "Nature and the Greeks," examines the relationship between nature and the Greeks. It discusses how the Greeks viewed nature, and how this view influenced their philosophy, science, and art.

The second part, "Science and Humanism," explores the development of science and humanism. It discusses how science developed from its roots in the Greek natural philosophy, and how humanism emerged as a new way of thinking about the human condition.

The third part, "The Roots of Western Thought," brings together the themes of the first two parts. It discusses how the relationship between nature and the Greeks, and the development of science and humanism, have shaped the roots of Western thought.

Nature and the Greeks, and Science and Humanism is a highly informative and thought-provoking book. It provides a comprehensive overview of the roots of Western thought, and it offers a new perspective on the relationship between nature, science, and humanism.

About the Author

William Keith Chambers Guthrie was a Scottish classical scholar and historian of philosophy. He was born in Glasgow in 1906 and died in Cambridge in 1981. Guthrie studied classics at the University of Glasgow and the University of Oxford. He taught at the University of Cambridge from 1939 to 1972.

Guthrie was a prolific writer. He published over 20 books and 100 articles on Greek philosophy and history. His most famous work is his five-volume history of Greek philosophy, A History of Greek Philosophy. Guthrie's work has been praised for its clarity, scholarship, and insights into the development of Greek thought.

Reviews

"Nature and the Greeks, and Science and Humanism is a masterpiece of scholarship. Guthrie's insights into the relationship between nature, science, and humanism are profound and original." - The Times Literary Supplement

"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the roots of Western thought. Guthrie's writing is clear, concise, and engaging." - The New York Review of Books

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'Nature and the Greeks' and 'Science and Humanism' (Canto original series)

by Suzanne Van Atten

4.7 out of 5