An Inquiry Into The History Of Opinion Concerning Death, And The Mental State Induced By Its Approach (1838)

By William Johnson Fox

Book Overview

""An Inquiry Into The History Of Opinion Concerning Death, And The Mental State Induced By Its Approach"" is a book written by William Johnson Fox in 1838. The book delves into the history of human beliefs and opinions about death and the mental state that it induces. Fox explores various cultural and religious perspectives on death, including those of the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, as well as those of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. He also discusses the psychological and emotional effects of death on individuals and society. The book is a thought-provoking examination of one of the most fundamental aspects of human existence, and it offers insights into how different cultures have coped with the inevitability of death throughout history.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165886359
• ISBN13: 9781165886357
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"