Before philosophy, the intellectual adventure of ancient man ; an essay on speculative thought in the ancient Near East / by H. and H. A. Frankfort [and others].
| Author/creator | Frankfort, Henri |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Harmondsworth, Middlesex : Penguin Books, [1951] |
| Description | 275 pages ; 18 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Pelican books, A198 |
| Contents | 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. |
| General note | "An Oriental Institute essay." |
| General note | Originally published under title: The intellectual adventure of ancient man. |
| LCCN | a 54001063 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | General Stacks | BL96 .F7 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |