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The Alexandrian Synthesis: When Indian Wisdom Met Greek Logic

An Indian sage and a Greek philosopher exchange metaphysical ideas in the Library of Alexandria, symbolizing the blending of Eastern and Western philosophies.
Indian and Greek scholars exchange metaphysical ideas in Alexandria, illustrating the blending of Eastern and Western philosophies.

Alexandria, a hub for philosophical exchanges, facilitated the blending of Indian metaphysics with Greek rationalism. This article traces the evolution of Neoplatonism and its influence on Western thought, as well as Nietzsche’s critique of this intellectual synthesis.