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

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Madigan, Tim.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Prometheus--(Greek deity).

Genre:

Libros electrónicos.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (339 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle : Cambridge Scholars Press, 2006.

Language Note:

English

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 relationship to the philosophy of love is explored from its origins in Ancient Greece, to its similarities

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Descripción basada en metadatos suministrados por el editor y otras fuentes.

ISBN:

1-282-04304-8

9786612043048

1-4438-0264-6

OCLC:

827209249