Before Philosophy
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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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The Passion of the Western Mind: Understanding the Ideas that Have Shaped Our World View Shares philosophy, history, nonfiction -
The Story of Philosophy Shares philosophy, history, nonfiction -
The Cave and the Light: Plato Versus Aristotle, and the Struggle for the Soul of Western Civilization Shares philosophy, history, nonfiction -
The Courtier and the Heretic: Leibniz, Spinoza & the Fate of God in the Modern World Shares philosophy, history, nonfiction
