Greek popular religion in Greek philosophy

This is a study of how Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and other Greek philosophers described, interpreted, criticized, and utilized the components and concepts of the religion of the people of their time. These include the practices of sacrifice prayer, dedications, and divination, and the governing co...

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Main Author: Mikalson, Jon D.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2010, 2010
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This is a study of how Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and other Greek philosophers described, interpreted, criticized, and utilized the components and concepts of the religion of the people of their time. These include the practices of sacrifice prayer, dedications, and divination, and the governing concepts of piety and impiety
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9780191723063