The Origin And Goal Of History
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Karl Jaspers; Translated from the German by Michael Bullock.
Binding: Hardback
Published: London Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd, 1953
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
In "The Origin and Goal of History", Karl Jaspers delves into the philosophical interpretation of world history, seeking to understand the underlying patterns and meanings that shape human events. Jaspers explores the concept of an 'Axial Age,' a period in ancient history when transformative philosophical and religious ideas emerged independently in various parts of the world, laying the foundation for subsequent cultural and spiritual developments. He examines the role of key historical figures and civilizations in the unfolding of human consciousness and the pursuit of ultimate goals. The book grapples with questions of human existence, the nature of time, and the potential for humanity to achieve a more profound understanding of its place in the cosmos.
Author: Karl Jaspers; Translated from the German by Michael Bullock.
Binding: Hardback
Published: London Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd, 1953
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
In "The Origin and Goal of History", Karl Jaspers delves into the philosophical interpretation of world history, seeking to understand the underlying patterns and meanings that shape human events. Jaspers explores the concept of an 'Axial Age,' a period in ancient history when transformative philosophical and religious ideas emerged independently in various parts of the world, laying the foundation for subsequent cultural and spiritual developments. He examines the role of key historical figures and civilizations in the unfolding of human consciousness and the pursuit of ultimate goals. The book grapples with questions of human existence, the nature of time, and the potential for humanity to achieve a more profound understanding of its place in the cosmos.