An edition of Intellectual adventure of ancient man (1946)

The intellectual adventure of ancient man

an essay on speculative thought in the ancient Near East, by H. and H.A. Frankfort [and others]

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An edition of Intellectual adventure of ancient man (1946)

The intellectual adventure of ancient man

an essay on speculative thought in the ancient Near East, by H. and H.A. Frankfort [and others]

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"An Oriental Institute essay."Originally published under title: The intellectual adventure of ancient man. Introduction: Myth and reality, by H. and H.A. Frankfort.--Egypt: The nature of the universe. The function of the state. The values of life. By J.A. Wilson.--Mesopotamia: The cosmos of the state. The function of the state. The good life. By T. Jacobsen. Conclusion: The emancipation of thought from myth, by H. and H.A. Frankfort.

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University of Chicago Press
Language
English
Pages
401

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Subjects

Philosophy, Ancient, Religious thought, Civilization, Ancient, Civilization, Ancient period, Ancient Philosophy, Ancient Civilization, Philosophie babylonienne, Philosophie ancienne, Mythe, Philosophie égyptienne, Pensée religieuse, Civilisation ancienne, History

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Middle East

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To 600, To 622

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The intellectual adventure of ancient man: an essay on speculative thought in the ancient Near East, by H. and H.A. Frankfort [and others]
1957, University of Chicago Press
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Before philosophy: the intellectual adventure of ancient man; an essay on speculative thought in the ancient Near East
1951, Penguin Books
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Before philosophy: the intellectual adventure of ancient man : an essay on speculative thought in the ancient Near East
1949, Penguin Books
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The intellectual adventure of ancient man: an essay on speculative thought in the ancient Near East
1946, The University of Chicago press
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English ed. published under title: Before philosophy. Includes bibliography.

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An Oriental Institute essay, Oriental Institute essay

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vii, 401 p. ;
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401

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