Man And Immortality

By James George Frazer

Book Overview

""Man and Immortality"" is a philosophical and anthropological work by James George Frazer that explores the concept of immortality in various cultures and religions. The book delves into the beliefs and rituals surrounding death and the afterlife, as well as the ways in which humans have attempted to achieve immortality through art, literature, and scientific pursuits. Frazer examines the myths and legends of ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, as well as the beliefs of contemporary societies. He also considers the role of religion in shaping our understanding of life and death, and the ways in which scientific discoveries have challenged traditional beliefs. Ultimately, ""Man and Immortality"" offers a thought-provoking exploration of one of humanity's most enduring and complex concepts.THIS 82 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Man, God and Immortality: Thoughts on Human Progress, by James George Frazer. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101886.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116159387X
• ISBN13: 9781161593877
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"