The Collected Works Of Eric Voegelin - 19: History Of Political Ideas, Volume 1: Hellenism, Rome, And Early Christianity

Athanasios Moulakis

ISBN 10: 0826211267 / ISBN 13: 9780826211262

Published by University of Missouri Press, 1997

Abnutzung / Risse - leicht. Spanning from the decline of the Greek Polis to Saint Augustine, this first volume of Eric Voegelin's History of Political Ideas bridges the gap between the third and fourth volumes of Order and History. Central to the work is a compelling exploration of Apostolic Christianity's political implications and the contributions of early church fathers. Voegelin's insights into Roman political philosophy and his distinctive analysis of Greek and early Roman law are particularly noteworthy. Originally conceived as a textbook for Macmillan, Voegelin aimed for an original interpretation rather than a conventional synthesis, relying on primary sources and the most advanced scholarship available. Consequently, the book expanded beyond a marketable college survey and remained unpublished until now. As he wrote, Voegelin evolved beyond the framework of a "History of Political Ideas," leading to the creation of Order and History and other mature works. This volume serves as a rich collection of materials that informed much of his later theoretical development, revealing the conceptual foundations of his thought.In examining Hellenism, Rome, and Early Christianity, Voegelin illustrates how the "spiritual disintegration" of the Hellenic world initiated a significant transition in the self-understanding of Mediterranean and European societies. His reflections address universal concerns about the order of human existence in society and hist. Seller Inventory # b9081b33-451a-46c9-9029-bf04ec53b878

Synopsis:

From the decline of the Greek Polis to Saint Augustine, this text provides an account of Apostolic Christianity's political implications and the work of the early church fathers. It considers the political philosophy of Rome and includes an analysis of Greek and early Roman law.

About the Author: About the Author

Eric Voegelin (1901-1985) was one of the most original and influential philosophers of our time. Born in Cologne, Germany, he studied at the University of Vienna, where he became a professor of political science in the Faculty of Law. In 1938, he and his wife, fleeing Hitler, emigrated to the United States. They became American citizens in 1944. Voegelin spent much of his career at Louisiana State University, the University of Munich, and the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. During his lifetime he published many books and more than one hundred articles. The Collected Works of Eric Voegelin will make available in a uniform edition all of Voegelin's major writings.

About the Editor

Athanasios Moulakis is Herbst Professor of Humanities at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He is the author of several books, including the winner of the Frederic W. Ness Book Award, Beyond Utility: Liberal Education for a Technological Age and Simone Weil and the Politics of Self-Denial.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Collected Works Of Eric Voegelin - 19: ...
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine