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Which of Clement's works argued Greek philosophy's non-Greek origins?

  • Stromata

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  • Paedagogus

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Stromata, one of Clement of Alexandria's major works, argues that Greek philosophy's origins lie outside of Greece. Clement contends that Greek philosophers borrowed ideas and concepts from ancient Eastern traditions, particularly from Egypt and the Near East. He supports this argument by tracing the similarities between Greek philosophical ideas and those found in non-Greek sources, suggesting a cross-cultural exchange of knowledge and wisdom.
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