The Origins and Diversity of Axial Age Civilizations

The Origins and Diversity of Axial Age CivilizationsThis book presents a new and original analysis of the great ancient civilizations, focusing on the breakthroughs and their institutionalization in Greece, Israel, China, and India. The conditions under which these civilizations developed are systematically explored. For comparative purposes, the civilization of Assyria, where such a breakthrough did not take place is analyzed. Attention is given to the transformation of modes of thought and symbolism.

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Examines how globalization

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Many academics become preoccupied with the intricacies of their own disciplines and are not always cognizant of how other parts of their institutions work

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Contextualises writings alongside photography

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