Really interesting. It's amazing how much continuity there is between the philosophy of the scientific greats and zen philosophy or the Chinese tradition - paring your actions down to the essentials and eschewing pride etc. I'll seek this book out.
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Very well said. The ancients learned a thing or two we could all benefit from. :)
Yes, I definitely think that smart people from all eras and places gravitate towards a core of ideas that end up looking remarkably similar. I'm planning to read some Stoic philosophy next because that sounds pretty interesting.