"The Origins of European Thought" explores the intellectual history of ancient Europe, focusing on how the Greeks and Romans conceptualized the mind, soul, and body, and how these ideas were influenced by earlier cultures. The book delves into a variety of sources, including philosophy, linguistics, and mythology, to trace the development of European thought from its prehistoric roots to classical antiquity. It examines the metaphors and linguistic expressions used by these ancient civilizations to discuss psychological and physiological phenomena, revealing a deep connection between language and cultural worldview.

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