Promethean love [[electronic resource] ] : Paul Kurtz and the humanistic perspective on love / / edited by Timothy J. Madigan

• Pubblicazione: Newcastle, : Cambridge Scholars Press, 2006
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (339 p.)
• Disciplina: 128.46
• Soggetto topico: Prometheus (Greek deity)
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: MadiganTim
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: pt. 1. Prometheus revisited -- pt. 2. Pragmatic naturalism and humanism -- pt. 3. Spirituality and Christianity -- pt. 4. Sexuality and love -- pt. 5. Self-interest and altruism -- pt. 6. Eupraxsophy.
• Sommario/riassunto: 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Promethean love
• ISBN: 1-282-04304-8; 9786612043048; 1-4438-0264-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910456650803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II