Mysteries Of The Unknown: Utopian Visions
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: The Editors Of Time-Life Books
Binding: Hardback
Published: Time-Life Books, 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This volume delves into the concept of ideal societies and their portrayal across various historical and cultural contexts. It examines the philosophical underpinnings of utopian thought, tracing its evolution from ancient philosophical texts to modern speculative fiction. The book presents diverse interpretations of perfect worlds, considering both their aspirational qualities and their inherent challenges. It also investigates the human desire for order and harmony, reflecting on how these aspirations shape collective imagination and societal structures.
Author: The Editors Of Time-Life Books
Binding: Hardback
Published: Time-Life Books, 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This volume delves into the concept of ideal societies and their portrayal across various historical and cultural contexts. It examines the philosophical underpinnings of utopian thought, tracing its evolution from ancient philosophical texts to modern speculative fiction. The book presents diverse interpretations of perfect worlds, considering both their aspirational qualities and their inherent challenges. It also investigates the human desire for order and harmony, reflecting on how these aspirations shape collective imagination and societal structures.