Greek Models of Mind and Self

Greek Models of Mind and Self
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 248
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ISBN-10 : 9780674729032
ISBN-13 : 067472903X
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Book Synopsis Greek Models of Mind and Self by : A. A. Long

Download or read book Greek Models of Mind and Self written by A. A. Long and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2015-01-05 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A. A. Long’s study of Greek notions of mind and human selfhood is anchored in questions of universal interest. What happens to us when we die? How is the mind or soul related to the body? Are we responsible for our own happiness? Can we achieve autonomy? Long shows that Greek thinkers’ modeling of the mind gave us metaphors that we still live by.


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