Thomas Stanley; Basilius Kennet - Historische beschrijving der Grieksche en Oostersche wijsgeeren - 1702

"Historische beschrijving der Grieksche en Oostersche wijsgeeren" is a historical description of Greek and Eastern philosophers, authored by Thomas Stanley and Basilius Kennet in the early 18th century. This work provides an overview of ancient philosophical traditions from Greece and the East, tracing the development of ideas that shaped Western and Eastern thought. It likely covers key figures such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, as well as Eastern philosophers and schools, offering insights into metaphysics, ethics, and natural philosophy as understood at the time. Such texts were instrumental in spreading classical and oriental philosophical knowledge during the Enlightenment, contributing to the broader intellectual currents seeking to understand human reason and nature.