The Shape of Ancient Thought

[Dronma]

Thomas McEvilley on 'The Shape of Ancient Thought'

"A revolutionary study by the classical philologist and art historian Thomas McEvilley is about to challenge much of academia. In THE SHAPE OF ANCIENT THOUGHT, an empirical study of the roots of Western culture, the author argues that Eastern and Western civilizations have not always had separate, autonomous metaphysical schemes, but have mutually influenced each other over a long period of time.



The historic meeting of Greek and Indian/Buddhist culture!

[Indrajala]

I've been meaning to read that book.

I think once I get to Nepal next month I'll look for an Indian edition of it. They're a lot cheaper.

Incidentally, the proof is in the pudding when it comes to astrology. You see the pan-Eurasian influences especially in Buddhist literature.