Cities of the gods : communist utopias in Greek thought /

This historical study of the theory of Utopian communism in ancient Greek thought identifies and assesses the reasons for the decline in Utopian traditions after 150 BC. The author examines the evidence of the survival of Utopian traditions; particularly their influence on early Christianity.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Dawson, Doyne
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 1992.
Series:OUP E-Books.
Subjects:
Utopias > History.
Utopian socialism > History.
Communism > History.
Philosophy, Ancient.
Utopies > Histoire.
Socialisme utopique > Histoire.
Philosophie ancienne.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Ideologies > Communism & Socialism.
Communism.
Utopian socialism.
Utopias.
Politische Philosophie
Kommunismus
Utopie
Utopisch socialisme.
Utopia (história) > Grécia antiga.
Filosofia antiga.
Comunismo (história)
Socialisme utopique.
Utopies > Philosophie.
Philosophie grecque.
Griechenland > Altertum
Utopias > History
Greece
History.
Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:This historical study of the theory of Utopian communism in ancient Greek thought identifies and assesses the reasons for the decline in Utopian traditions after 150 BC. The author examines the evidence of the survival of Utopian traditions; particularly their influence on early Christianity.
Physical Description:1 online resource (viii, 305 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-300) and index.
ISBN:1423764528
9781423764526
1601298242
9781601298249
9780195069839
0195069838
1280525797
9781280525797
9780195361506
0195361504
9786610525799
661052579X

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