This book focuses on philosophical thought in ancient Egypt as the primary model for the emergence of philosophy in the ancient world, while also exploring the key philosophical features of other ancient Eastern civilizations in India, Persia, China, and Mesopotamia (ancient Iraq). The text argues that these civilizations all contributed significantly to human philosophical thought, challenging the notion that philosophy is a "Greek miracle" that began in the sixth century BC. It asserts that the true origins of both philosophical and scientific thought lie in the ancient East, whose written history dates back to around the 40th century BC, long before Greek civilization existed. The study and analysis of ancient Eastern thought is presented as a scientific duty, acknowledging the crucial work of Western historians and archaeologists in uncovering ancient documents and highlighting the profound influence of Eastern civilizations on the development of Western civilization in Greece. This work aims to reinforce a new direction in philosophical history, one that begins with the contributions of the ancient East and rejects the myth of the Greek miracle.

• Number of Pages: 192
• Year of Publication: 2012
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st
• Print Color: Black
• Dimensions (cm): 17x24
• Weight (kg): 0.500
• Barcode: 9789957068226