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LoC No.: 23008701
Title: Atheism in Pagan Antiquity
Note: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Summary: "Atheism in Pagan Antiquity" by A. B. Drachmann is a scholarly work exploring the concept of atheism in ancient pagan societies, written in the early 20th century. The book examines how atheism was perceived and defined in relation to the beliefs prevalent in ancient religions, particularly focusing on Greece and Rome. Drachmann seeks to elucidate the differences between theoretical and practical atheism while dissecting the historical context of religious practices and philosophical dialogues that influenced attitudes towards deities in antiquity." "At the start of the text, the author introduces the premise of his inquiry, born out of a request to write a dictionary article on atheism that quickly grew into a more extensive examination of the subject. Drachmann establishes a working definition of atheism as the denial of the existence of the ancient gods, contrasting modern views of atheism with the historical nuances that shaped ancient perspectives. The opening elaborates on the rarity of outright atheistic thought in antiquity, emphasizing that discussions often revolved around reinterpreting the gods rather than outright denial. Key figures, such as philosophers and their trials related to religious beliefs, lay the groundwork for the detailed analysis that follows in the chapters on the topic." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Drachmann, A. B. (Anders Björn), 1860-1935
Editor: Hill, George Francis, Sir, 1867-1948
Translator: Andersen, Ingeborg, 1887-1960
EBook No.: 28312
Published: Mar 11, 2009
Downloads: 170
Language: English
Subject: Rome -- Religion
Subject: Greece -- Religion
Subject: Atheism -- History
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 23008701
Title: Atheism in Pagan Antiquity
Note: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Summary: "Atheism in Pagan Antiquity" by A. B. Drachmann is a scholarly work exploring the concept of atheism in ancient pagan societies, written in the early 20th century. The book examines how atheism was perceived and defined in relation to the beliefs prevalent in ancient religions, particularly focusing on Greece and Rome. Drachmann seeks to elucidate the differences between theoretical and practical atheism while dissecting the historical context of religious practices and philosophical dialogues that influenced attitudes towards deities in antiquity." "At the start of the text, the author introduces the premise of his inquiry, born out of a request to write a dictionary article on atheism that quickly grew into a more extensive examination of the subject. Drachmann establishes a working definition of atheism as the denial of the existence of the ancient gods, contrasting modern views of atheism with the historical nuances that shaped ancient perspectives. The opening elaborates on the rarity of outright atheistic thought in antiquity, emphasizing that discussions often revolved around reinterpreting the gods rather than outright denial. Key figures, such as philosophers and their trials related to religious beliefs, lay the groundwork for the detailed analysis that follows in the chapters on the topic." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Drachmann, A. B. (Anders Björn), 1860-1935
Editor: Hill, George Francis, Sir, 1867-1948
Translator: Andersen, Ingeborg, 1887-1960
EBook No.: 28312
Published: Mar 11, 2009
Downloads: 170
Language: English
Subject: Rome -- Religion
Subject: Greece -- Religion
Subject: Atheism -- History
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.