Promethean Love : Paul Kurtz and the Humanistic Perspective on Love.

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...

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Main Author: Madigan, Tim
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Pub., 2006.
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Summary: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 rela ...
Physical Description:1 online resource (339 pages)
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ISBN:9781443802642
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9781282043046
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9781904303626
9786612043048
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