The Discovery of the Mind; the Greek Origins of European Thought
- 338 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Bruno Snell Books
June 18, 1896 – October 31, 1986
Bruno Snell was a German classical philologist whose work delved deeply into Greek literature and thought. He explored how, over the centuries from Homer to Plato, the Greek conception of inner mental life gradually evolved. Snell fundamentally argued that Greek literature reveals a developing discovery of the unique and individual inner world of thought. His analysis offers a fascinating perspective on the origins of European thought.
The book explores the pivotal role of Greek thought in shaping European intellectual history, emphasizing the revolutionary nature of their contributions to science and philosophy. Bruno Snell argues that the Greeks went beyond existing mental frameworks to uncover the depths of the human mind through poetry, drama, and philosophical inquiry, marking a significant historical development in the pursuit of truth and understanding of life's principles.