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Loading... Promethean Love Paul Kurtz and the Humanistic Perspective on Loveby Tim Madigan
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The myth of Prometheus has inspired countless generations of humanists throughout the ages. Prometheus -- who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans to help them survive -- remains a symbol for those who reject theistic orthodoxies and who fearlessly challenge accepted beliefs. Artists such as Byron, Goethe, Beethoven and Wagner have been influenced by this story. Most importantly, Prometheus is a symbol for selfless love. In this collection of essays, the Promethean myth and its relationship to the philosophy of love is explored from its origins in Ancient Greece, to its similarities No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)128.46Philosophy and Psychology Philosophy Of Humanity The Human Condition Human action and experience, love, suffering, pleasure LoveLC ClassificationRatingAverage: No ratings.Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |