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The Greeks and the Irrational
Book • 1949
In 'The Greeks and the Irrational,' E.R.
Dodds challenges the long-held notion of the ancient Greeks as paragons of rational thought.
Originating from a series of lectures given at Berkeley in 1949, the book employs anthropology and psychology to understand the Greek mind.
Dodds reveals how the Greeks navigated a world filled with supernatural beliefs, magical practices, and psychic phenomena, which were deeply embedded in their culture.
He argues that the Greeks did not see a clear-cut division between rational thought and non-rational belief but rather an interplay between the two.
The book explores various aspects of Greek irrationality, including anxieties, guilt, and the transition from a shame culture to a guilt culture.
It is a landmark in the field of Greek studies, offering a nuanced and comprehensive view of ancient Greek culture.
Dodds challenges the long-held notion of the ancient Greeks as paragons of rational thought.
Originating from a series of lectures given at Berkeley in 1949, the book employs anthropology and psychology to understand the Greek mind.
Dodds reveals how the Greeks navigated a world filled with supernatural beliefs, magical practices, and psychic phenomena, which were deeply embedded in their culture.
He argues that the Greeks did not see a clear-cut division between rational thought and non-rational belief but rather an interplay between the two.
The book explores various aspects of Greek irrationality, including anxieties, guilt, and the transition from a shame culture to a guilt culture.
It is a landmark in the field of Greek studies, offering a nuanced and comprehensive view of ancient Greek culture.
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and Brian Muraresku in the context of their discussion on Greek culture and irrationality.

Carl Ruck

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183. The Immortality Key; Psychedelics and the Ancient Age | Brian Muraresku & Prof. Carl Ruck
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, discussing Dodds' description of theurgy and critique of Iamblichus.

John Price

Gregory Shaw

124 - Gregory Shaw: The Ancient Art of Theurgy, Hellenic Tantra