The Forty Two Precepts of Maat, the Philosophy of Righteous Action and the Ancient Egyptian Wisdom Texts Contributor(s): Ashby, Muata (Author) |
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ISBN: 1884564488 ISBN-13: 9781884564482 Publisher: Sema Institute OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2006 Annotation: THE FORTY TWO PRECEPTS OF MAAT, THE PHILOSOPHY OF RIGHTEOUS ACTION AND THE ANCIENT EGYPTIAN WISDOM TEXTS ADVANCED STUDIES This manual is designed for use with the 1998 Maat Philosophy Class conducted by Dr. Muata Ashby. This is a detailed study of Maat Philosophy. It contains a compilation of the 42 laws or precepts of Maat and the corresponding principles which they represent along with the teachings of the ancient Egyptian Sages relating to each. Maat philosophy was the basis of Ancient Egyptian society and government as well as the heart of Ancient Egyptian myth and spirituality. Maat is at once a goddess, a cosmic force and a living social doctrine, which promotes social harmony and thereby paves the way for spiritual evolution in all levels of society. |
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BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Egypt - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Religion | Ethics |
Dewey: 181 |
Physical Information: 0.31" H x 8.25" W x 11" (0.75 lbs) 144 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - North Africa |