Seat of Consciousness in Ancient Literature
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: November 29, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 363
ISBN-13: 9780786427536
Subjects: Literary studies: classical, early & medieval; Literature - Classics / Criticism; Literary Criticism; Hellenic languages; General; Mind & Body; Literature & Fiction / Literature; Ancient and Classical; Consciousness; History
Description: "Consciousness or sense of self was experienced as something located in the center of the body. Enlightenment was understood as a centrally located "spiritual heart." This book explores the experience of consciousness before 500 BCE. With descriptions of ancient Western and Eastern consciousness, summarizing psychological and manifestations; fundamental change in the perception of consciousness"--Provided by publisher.