Antiquity and Modernity

Neville Morley

Wiley-Blackwell, Jan 1, 2009 - History - 182 pages

The nature, faults and future of modern civilization and how these connect to the past are tackled in this broad-reaching volume. Presents a study of modernity that examines classical influences Incorporates political, economic, social, and psychological theories Highlights writings from a wide range of thinkers, including Adam Smith, Marx, Mill, Nietzsche, Weber, and Freud

About the author

Morley is a lecturer in ancient history at the University of Bristol.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Antiquity and Modernity; Classical receptions
• Author: Neville Morley
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2009
• ISBN: 1405131403, 9781405131407
• Length: 182 pages
• Subjects: History / General; Social Science / General