About the Book: Western Thought for Asian Readers: Traditions of Greeks,
Romans, Jews and Christians
This book acquaints Asian readers with traditional ideas andvalues that have
shaped the culture of the Western world overcenturies. Written in simple
language, it throws light on dominantthinkers and ideas of classical Greece and
Rome as well as thereligious traditions of Jews and Christians. Greek mythology,
Greekepic literature and drama are included in the survey. The impact ofGreek
philosophy in moulding of Western thought as well as theRoman interpretations of
Greek philosophy are included. The historyof Jewish and Christian
interpretations of god and the humanpredicament are explained with clarity and
compared and contrastedwith