R. B. Onians
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About the Author
R. B. Onians was a distinguished classical scholar whose meticulous research illuminated the conceptual foundations of ancient European thought. His landmark study explores how early societies understood the body, mind, soul, world, time, and fate through linguistic and cultural evidence. Combining philological precision with broad historical insight, Onians traced the evolution of these fundamental ideas across Greek, Roman, and earlier traditions. His work remains essential reading for anyone interested in the intellectual history of the West.
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