{"product_id":"1945-marcus-aurelius-and-his-times-by-marcus-aurelius-hardcover-walter-j-black","title":"1945, Marcus Aurelius and His Times by Marcus Aurelius, Hardcover, Walter J. Black","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eMarcus Aurelius and His Times\u003cbr\u003eThe Transition from Paganism to Christianity\u003cbr\u003eComprising \u003cbr\u003eMARCUS AURELIUS: MEDITATIONS \u003cbr\u003eLUCIAN: HERMOTIMUSICAROMENIPPUS \u003cbr\u003eJUSTIN MARTYR: DIALOGUE WITH TRYPHO FIRST APOLOGY \u003cbr\u003eWALTER PATER: MARIUS THE EPICUREAN (SELECTIONS)\u003cbr\u003eby Marcus Aurelius\u003cbr\u003eWalter J. Black, 1945, New York\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eCONDITION:\u003cbr\u003eGood. The boards are edgeworn. The spine is darkened, moderately rubbed, and shows worn gilt. Hinges and joints are very good. The text block and pages are very good, with minor dampstaining, stained edges, and minor toning. The endpapers are very good, with minor dampstaining, an inscription, and minor toning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eATTRIBUTES:\u003cbr\u003eThere are inscriptions and\/or bookseller notes on front matter. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Bound in cloth over boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eDESCRIPTION:\u003cbr\u003eThis book, edited by Irwin Edman, explores the philosophical and religious landscape during the transition from Paganism to Christianity, a period marked by significant intellectual and spiritual shifts. It compiles key texts from prominent figures of this era, offering a multifaceted view of the prevailing thoughts and emerging beliefs. The collection is designed to illuminate the intellectual currents that shaped the early centuries of the common era, providing insights into the clash and convergence of different worldviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eIrwin Edman (1896–1954) was an American philosopher and professor at Columbia University, known for his philosophical works, essays, and poetry. He was influenced by John Dewey and American naturalism, yet also drawn to classical philosophy. Edman was a popular lecturer and an internationally known scholar, interested in aesthetics, social and political philosophy, and the philosophy of religion. His editorial work on this volume reflects his broader engagement with philosophical classics and his ability to present complex ideas to a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eThe book's significance lies in its curated selection of primary sources that collectively illustrate a pivotal moment in Western thought. It includes Marcus Aurelius's *Meditations*, offering a window into Stoic philosophy with themes of impermanence, rationality, and living in accordance with nature. Lucian's *Hermotimus* and *Icaromenippus* provide a skeptical perspective, often satirizing philosophical pretensions. Justin Martyr's *Dialogue with Trypho* and *First Apology* present early Christian apologetics, defending the faith and arguing for its tenets against Jewish and pagan criticisms. Finally, selections from Walter Pater's *Marius the Epicurean* offer a literary exploration of a character's philosophical journey through paganism to an encounter with Christian values. This collection would appeal to collectors interested in the foundational texts of philosophy and early religious thought, particularly those seeking to understand the intellectual dialogue that characterized the shift from classical paganism to the rise of Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eFLASHBACK TO 1945 WHEN THIS BOOK WAS PUBLISHED:\u003cbr\u003eWhen this book was published in 1945, the world was reeling from the end of World War II, marked by Germany's surrender and the devastating atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, forever changing warfare and geopolitical landscapes. The United Nations was founded, offering a new hope for global cooperation, while cultural shifts were underway with the rise of bebop jazz and the first computer bug being identified. As soldiers returned home, a new era of rebuilding and Cold War tensions was dawning, making this a pivotal year of both profound loss and groundbreaking innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003ePage Count: 306\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eLocation: ABS-1-4-002\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walter J. Black","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42867378978914,"sku":"EN-05082026-193520","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1094\/6612\/files\/1778262390804-pvfk03f31sp-DSC03927_0a194a25-ee65-4f87-9b58-4c9b5111d722.jpg?v=1778269072","url":"https:\/\/ebonnoir.com\/products\/1945-marcus-aurelius-and-his-times-by-marcus-aurelius-hardcover-walter-j-black","provider":"Ebon et Noir","version":"1.0","type":"link"}