Wisdom : a history /
"Globally, many cultures have believed in the divine nature of wisdom, and have attributed it to deities such as Sarasvati, Apollo and Odin. Wisdom: A History provides an introduction to wisdom in its many forms. Trevor Curnow draws on examples from diverse times and cultures including ancient...
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London, UK :
Reaktion Books,
2015.
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Table of Contents:
- Wisdom, gods and goddesses
- Wisdom, myth and legend
- Wisdom in history
- Wisdom and literature
- Wisdom and divination
- Wisdom and philosophy
- Wisdom, mysticism and magic
- Wisdom and proverbs
- Wisdom and the present day
- Conclusion
- Postscript : A century of wisdom.
