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This historical study of the theory of Utopian communism in ancient Greek thought identifies and assesses the reasons for the decline in Utopian traditions after 150 BC. The author examines the evidence of the survival of Utopian traditions; particularly their influence on early Christianity.

Title Cities of the gods : communist utopias in Greek thought / Doyne Dawson. [electronic resource]
Publisher New York
Oxford University Press
Creation Date 2023
Notes Bibliography: p291-300.-Includes index.
Previously issued in print: 1992.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
English
Content Contents
Introduction
1. The Birth of Utopia
2. The Platonic Utopia: A City Without the Household
3. The Cynic Way: A Life Without the Household
4. The Stoic Utopia: A World Without Households
5. The End of Utopia
6. The Ghosts of Utopia
Bibliography
Index
Series Oxford scholarship online
Extent 1 online resource (314 p.)
Language English
National Library system number 997010711204305171
MARC RECORDS
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