thomas mcevilley: The missing dimension
@article{Allen2005thomasMT,
title={thomas mcevilley: The missing dimension},
author={Nicholas J. Allen},
journal={International Journal of Hindu Studies},
year={2005},
volume={9},
pages={59-75}
}Massive similarities exist between ancient Greek and ancient Indian philosophy, and a massive study such as Thomas McEviliey's was needed to assemble the materials and grapple with them. One has to applaud the scope and ambition of the book. Naturally, anyone who undertakes an interdisciplinary study on a grand scale risks making mistakes and misjudgments, and McEvilley sensibly anticipates criticism (2002: xxxi)?which has not been lacking. For instance, at the lowest level, the diacritics are…
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