Book TitleShape of Ancient Thought : Comparative Studies in Greek and Indian Philosophies
Number of Pages768 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
TopicCivilization, Reference, Criticism & Theory, Eastern, History / Ancient & Classical
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Philosophy, History
AuthorThomas Mcevilley
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height2.1 in
Item Weight36.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2001-005510
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal180
SynopsisSpanning thirty years of intensive research, this book proves what many scholars could not explain: that today's Western world must be considered the product of both Greek and Indian thought--Western and Eastern philosophies. Thomas McEvilley explores how trade, imperialism, and migration currents allowed cultural philosophies to intermingle freely throughout India, Egypt, Greece, and the ancient Near East. This groundbreaking reference will stir relentless debate among philosophers, art historians, and students., A comparative study of early Eastern and Western philosophy. It seeks to prove that the seemingly separate metaphysical schemes of Greek and Indian cultures have mutually influenced one another over a long period of time, to the point that today's Western world is the product of both.