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The series will publish all of philosopher Voegelin's (1901-1985) works, including the previously unpublished, multi-volume History of Political Ideas, of which this is the second volume. Completed in 1944, it is not a conventional chronological account but an original comprehensive account of the political thought and experiential underpinnings that typified the medieval period. A survey of the structure of the period is followed by analysis of the Germanic invasions, the fall of Rome, and the rise of empire and monastic Christianity, climaxing in a study of Saint Thomas Aquinas. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This third volume of Order and History together with its companion volume, The World of the Polis, completes the study of Greek culture from its earliest pre-Hellenic origins to its full maturity with the dominance of Athens. As its title indicates, it is principally devoted to the work of the two great thinkers who represent the high point of philosophic inquiry among the Greeks.

This concise classic is the most accessible work in the canon of one of the 20th century's greatest political scientists. Eric Voegelin here contends that certain modern movements, including Positivism, Hegelianism, Marxism, and the "God is Dead" movement, are variants of the Gnostic tradition of antiquity. Highly provocative, this book is essential reading for students of modern politics, philosophy, and religion. Hailed by the "American Political Science Review" as "one of the most distinguished interpreters to Americans of the non-liberal streams of European thought," Professor Voegelin was director of the Institute for Political Science at the University of Munich as well as professor of political science and lecturer at numerous universities in the United States and Europe. With a new introduction by Ellis Sandoz, professor of political science at Lousiana State University and director of the Eric Voegelin Institute for American Renasissance Studies.

In "The Later Middle Ages," the third volume of his monumental "History of Political Ideas," Eric Voegelin delves into a pivotal era in political thought, illuminating key figures of the high Middle Ages. He explores the historical momentum that shaped the modern world through the core symbols of medieval civilization, centered on the aspiration for the "sacrum imperium," an order that unites the transcendent and immanent, ecclesiastical and political, divine and human. This period is marked by a "civilizational schism," where both the reality and aspiration for the "sacrum imperium" faded, leading to the dissolution of faith and reason. Voegelin's unique perspective highlights figures like William of Ockham, Dante, Giles of Rome, and Marsilius of Padua, who sought personal authority and intellectual analysis to understand the loss of this ideal. He also investigates lesser-studied aspects of the era, such as the mysticism in "Piers Plowman" and Cola di Rienzo's apocalyptic revolt, which reflect reactions to societal disintegration. However, Voegelin also identifies the emergence of the constitutional political tradition as a significant positive development, particularly in distinguishing between representative institutions and communal consciousness. His insights into the English political pattern and the German imperial zone culminate in a compelling analysis of Nicholas of Cusa, who envisioned the unity of mankind beyond f

This volume brings together Eric Voegelin's three significant works: Political Religions, The New Science of Politics, and Science, Politics, and Gnosticism. Political Religions, published in 1938, marked Voegelin's emigration from Austria, while The New Science of Politics, written in 1952, solidified his reputation in American political philosophy. Science, Politics, and Gnosticism, presented as his Inaugural Lecture in 1958 at the University of Munich, introduced him to the West German intellectual community. Despite being written during different historical periods, all three works analyze modern Western civilization's loss of spiritual foundations and the challenges posed by various ideologies. Voegelin critiques a "modernity without restraint," characterized by Hegelian, Marxian, Nietzschean, and other German influences. He contrasts this with the Western meaning derived from ancient Greece, Rome, Israel, and Christianity, evolving through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and Anglo-American political thought. This collection examines the intellectual and spiritual complexities of modernity, tracing its development from ancient civilizations to the twentieth century. In a substantial new introduction, Manfred Henningsen discusses the experiential background that shaped Voegelin's analyses and highlights the renewed relevance of his work following the collapse of state socialism in Eastern Europe. This volume is a signifi

This volume features significant unpublished writings by Eric Voegelin from the early 1960s to the late 1970s, complementing his published works following the first three volumes of Order and History. It includes five texts: "What Is History?", "Anxiety and Reason," "The Eclipse of Reality," "The Moving Soul," and "The Beginning and the Beyond." The introduction by Thomas A. Hollweck and Paul Caringella contextualizes these writings and highlights their role in the evolution of Voegelin's thought. In "What Is History?", Voegelin explores the development of a transcendent historical structure while rejecting the idea of universal meaning in history. "Anxiety and Reason" delves into his theory of historiogenesis, linking pragmatic history with legendary events tied to the cosmic order's beginnings. "The Eclipse of Reality" critiques modernity through analyses of thinkers like Sartre and Comte. "The Moving Soul," inspired by Henry Margenau, reformulates the relationship between physics and myth. The most significant essay, "The Beginning and the Beyond," reflects on the universality of experience shaped by the tension of existence under God. These previously unpublished writings allow scholars to trace the genesis of Voegelin's concerns during a transformative period in his intellectual journey.

Esta obra explora a antiga simbolização grega da realidade humana. Conduzindo os leitores desde as origens da cultura grega nas civilizações da Creta pré-homérica pela Ilíada e pela Odisséia, passando por Hesíodo e pelo surgimento da filosoia com os pré-socráticos Parmênides e Heráclito.

Spanning from the decline of the Greek Polis to Saint Augustine, this first volume of Eric Voegelin's History of Political Ideas bridges the gap between the third and fourth volumes of Order and History. Central to the work is a compelling exploration of Apostolic Christianity's political implications and the contributions of early church fathers. Voegelin's insights into Roman political philosophy and his distinctive analysis of Greek and early Roman law are particularly noteworthy. Originally conceived as a textbook for Macmillan, Voegelin aimed for an original interpretation rather than a conventional synthesis, relying on primary sources and the most advanced scholarship available. Consequently, the book expanded beyond a marketable college survey and remained unpublished until now. As he wrote, Voegelin evolved beyond the framework of a "History of Political Ideas," leading to the creation of Order and History and other mature works. This volume serves as a rich collection of materials that informed much of his later theoretical development, revealing the conceptual foundations of his thought. In examining Hellenism, Rome, and Early Christianity, Voegelin illustrates how the "spiritual disintegration" of the Hellenic world initiated a significant transition in the self-understanding of Mediterranean and European societies. His reflections address universal concerns about the order of human existence in society and hist

By the middle of the eighteenth century the effort of philosophy was to place man, with his variety of physical manifestations throughout the world, within a systemic order of nature. Voegelin perceives the problem of race as the epitome of the difficulties presented by this new theoretical approach.