Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780521366809
Publisert
1990-08-31
Utgiver
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
280 gr
Høyde
230 mm
Bredde
159 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
184
Forfatter
If faraway peoples have different ideas from our own, is this because they have different mentalities? Did our remote ancestors lack logic? The notion of distinct mentalities has been used extensively by historians to describe and explain cultural diversity. Professor Lloyd rejects this psychologising talk of mentalities and proposes an alternative approach, which takes as its starting point the social contexts of communication. Discussing apparently irrational beliefs and behaviour (such as magic), he shows how different forms of thought coexist in a single culture but within conventionally defined contexts.
Les mer
1. Mentalities, metaphors and the foundations of science 2. Magic and science, ancient and modern 3. The conception and practice of proof 4. A test case: China and Greece, comparisons and contrasts Conclusion: mentalities demystified.
Les mer
Professor Lloyd explores cultural diversity in terms of communication and not mentality.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780521366809
Publisert
1990-08-31
Utgiver
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
280 gr
Høyde
230 mm
Bredde
159 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
184
Forfatter