Inside the Neolithic Mind: Consciousness, Cosmos and the Realm of the Gods
Hardcover
2005 · London
by Lewis-Williams, David and David Pearce
London: Thames & Hudson. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. Hardcover. 0500051380 . An edition in Fine condition housed in a scuffed dust-jacket that is otherwise in Fine condition ; In this book, Lewis-Williams and Pearce explore the Neolithic mind, which is characterized by a consciousness that is aware of the interconnectedness of all things, a cosmos that is alive with spirits, and a realm of the gods that is inhabited by powerful beings. They argue that this mentality is the root of the modern world, and that it is essential to understanding the origins of religion, art, and science.; 8vo; 320 pages . (Inventory #: 57750)