Sources of World Civilization, Volume II: Since 1500

by Oliver A. Johnson (editor)

Part of a two-volume series that spans from the third millennium to the late 20th century, this anthology (ending in 1500 AD) examines significant documents that will acquaint readers with major world civilizations and help them understand the historical forces and ideas that have shaped our world today. Presents a broad selection of documents which represent people's attitudes toward history, literature, science, philosophy, religion, politics, economics, law, biography, and mythology, and which are either of major significance to that particular civilization during their period of history, or give substantial insights into the nature of the society from which they sprang. Provides a general introduction for each major period and for each selection. Now includes The Little Flowers by St. Francis of Assisi; St. Benedict; Homer's Odyssey and Iliad; and Epictetus' The Encheiridion. For those interested in world history, world civilization, or Western history.

Paperback

First published December 7, 1993

About the author

Dr. Oliver A. Johnson, Ph.D. (Yale University, 1951; B.A., Linfield College, 1944) was a professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside, until his retirement in 1989, and longtime activist in the UC Academic Senate. Dr. Johnson concentrated on fundamental philosophic issues, establishing an international reputation for his work in ethics (particularly normative ethics and metaethics) and epistemology.

The Oliver Johnson Award is given out biennially to a member of the UC faculty who has performed outstanding service to the Academic Senate. Its broader goal is to honor all members of faculty (including Emeriti/ae Senate members) who have contributed their time and talent to the Senate. The award carries a small honorarium for the faculty member who receives it and is presented at the Annual Academic Council dinner.