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The Latest Books in our World Literature in Translation Collection

Jan 05 2023
A stunning collection of classics from around the world, read around the world.The World Literature in Translation program aims to represent a truly inclusive and expansive view of literature from around the globe. This growing collection features accessible English translations of literature fr
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What Ancient Polytheism Offers Our Society Today

Jan 03 2023
Maurizio Bettini's In Praise of Polytheism is a thought-provoking new book on what ancient polytheistic religions can teach us about building inclusive and equitable futures.At the heart of this book is a simple comparison: monotheistic religions are exclusive, whereas ancient polytheistic r
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Greek Games: How Ancient Greek Philosophy Humanizes Rational Choice Theory

Jan 02 2023
By Josiah Ober, author of The Greeks and the Rational: The Discovery of Practical ReasonIn 1949, E.R. Dodds gave the Sather Classical Lectures and soon thereafter published a hugely influential book, The Greeks and the Irrational. When invited to give the 2019 Sather Lectures, I honored his 70th
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