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Greek Buddha : Pyrrho's encounter with early Buddhism in Central Asia / Christopher I. Beckwith

This study explores the influence of Early Buddhism on the development of Pyrrhonian scepticism in ancient Greece. It traces the transmission of philosophical ideas from Central Asia to the West, highlighting the historical links between Greek and Indian thought.

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