ciannait76's review against another edition
5.0
As with anything written by Brendan Myers, there is a lot to chew on and much information to be digested, but he does it in a way that is so easy and readable that you don't realize that you are learning something new.
This book looks at the roots of Pagan thinking and philosophy and covers a lot of ground. Myers looks at the philosophical arguments presented in the various sources and his analysis takes us from the classical world to the nineteenth century.
I've read many of the philosophers he discusses in this book, but I wanted to see what Myers had to say about them and was not disappointed. He puts forth his thoughts on Pagan philosophy in a clear and concise manner which makes someone like me (who has never formally studied philosophy just read a few books on it) understand every word or thought he was trying to convey.
I can't write enough of this book, go read it!
This book looks at the roots of Pagan thinking and philosophy and covers a lot of ground. Myers looks at the philosophical arguments presented in the various sources and his analysis takes us from the classical world to the nineteenth century.
I've read many of the philosophers he discusses in this book, but I wanted to see what Myers had to say about them and was not disappointed. He puts forth his thoughts on Pagan philosophy in a clear and concise manner which makes someone like me (who has never formally studied philosophy just read a few books on it) understand every word or thought he was trying to convey.
I can't write enough of this book, go read it!
discocrow's review against another edition
5.0
Previous reviewers have described this book as "dense with information" and I would like to echo that assessment. This book is like trying to run on sand - it requires close attention, active reading, and an exertion of effort that many (myself included) aren't entirely used to. The book is challenging and rewards active reading; in that way, it was a very refreshing read.
The book is a chronological study of pagan philosophical thought and belief. The book begins, naturally, with the Presocratic philosophers and continues on through present day and a brief hope for the future. The book showcases the evolution of the philosophies, how incredibly influential pagan thought has been, and how it is once more beginning to find a voice in present-day institutions.
This book will challenge any reader, but it will also reward them handsomely. It is fascinating, never boring, and utterly illuminating. There are many gems scattered throughout the text on how to live a good life. Pagan thought has much to offer us, and indeed, could lead us all towards a better and more humane future for all.
I look forward to mining through the texts referenced in this book and to reading more of [a: Brendan Myers|1097051|Brendan Myers|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1380654941p2/1097051.jpg]' work.
The book is a chronological study of pagan philosophical thought and belief. The book begins, naturally, with the Presocratic philosophers and continues on through present day and a brief hope for the future. The book showcases the evolution of the philosophies, how incredibly influential pagan thought has been, and how it is once more beginning to find a voice in present-day institutions.
This book will challenge any reader, but it will also reward them handsomely. It is fascinating, never boring, and utterly illuminating. There are many gems scattered throughout the text on how to live a good life. Pagan thought has much to offer us, and indeed, could lead us all towards a better and more humane future for all.
I look forward to mining through the texts referenced in this book and to reading more of [a: Brendan Myers|1097051|Brendan Myers|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1380654941p2/1097051.jpg]' work.
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