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
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction; 1. The Birth of Utopia; 2. The Platonic Utopia: A City Without the Household; 3. The Cynic Way: A Life Without the Household; 4. The Stoic Utopia: A World Without Households; 5. The End of Utopia; 6. The Ghosts of Utopia; Bibliography; Index.

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