Project Gutenberg 2004-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 218 Dickinson, G. Lowes (Goldsworthy Lowes) 1862 1932 Dickinson, Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson, Lowes The Greek View of Life The Greek view of religion -- The Greek view of the state -- The Greek view of the individual -- The Greek view of art -- Conclusion. Produced by Tonya Allen, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Greek View of Life" by G. Lowes Dickinson is an intellectual examination of Greek literature and thought, likely written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide a nuanced understanding of Greek civilization, with a focus on how Greek culture, with its rich mythology and diverse philosophies, has shaped perspectives on various aspects of existence, including religion, the state, individuality, and art. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage for a deep exploration of Greek religion, characterizing it as an interpretation of nature and an embodiment of human passions rather than a rigid set of doctrines or beliefs. Dickinson clarifies that the religious beliefs were intricately tied to the daily lives of Greeks, shaping their interactions with nature and community. The opening delves into the ways in which the Greeks personified natural forces through their pantheon of gods, offering reflections on how these deities made the world less daunting and more relatable. With insightful examples from seminal works of Greek literature, the author highlights the profound dialogue between the Greeks and their divine narratives, laying a foundation for further discussions on how Greek thought manifested in the arts and societal structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Greece -- Civilization DF Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General 456278 2025-06-03T07:24:13.866406 text/html 456099 2025-01-09T22:13:57.608734 text/html 238860 2025-06-03T07:24:22.065827 application/epub+zip 244019 2025-06-03T07:24:17.059820 application/epub+zip 232018 2025-06-03T07:24:15.734854 application/epub+zip 440479 2025-06-03T07:24:26.041793 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 418068 2025-06-03T07:24:21.254856 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 374937 2022-09-03T10:50:01.552412 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 426844 2025-06-03T07:24:13.311327 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 421815 2020-12-29T12:40:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 158101 2020-12-29T12:40:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17835 2025-06-03T07:24:26.184802 application/rdf+xml 13709 2025-06-03T07:24:16.310823 image/jpeg 3913 2025-06-03T07:24:16.015822 image/jpeg 234256 2025-06-03T07:24:13.906434 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia