Gay, Peter 1923 -

The enlightment : an interpretation: the rise of modern paganism / By Peter Gay. - New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1967. - XVIII, 555p., XV p., 22 cm. ; 22 cm.

Bibliogr.: p. 553-555; index: p. I-XV

Contents: Book One: The appeal to antiquity. Chapter I. The useful and beloved past; Chapter II. The first enlightment; Chapter III. The climate of criticism. Book Two: The tention with christianity. Chapter IV. The retreat from reason; Chapter V. The era of pagan Christianity; Chapter VI. In dubious battle. Chapter VII. Beyond the holy circle.


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