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Haven't read the other one, but the Yates is great. Another indispensable book for historical context about the Classical transition from oral to literate cultu
by ninly 9y ago
Haven't read the other one, but the Yates is great. Another indispensable book for historical context about the Classical transition from oral to literate culture (and its implications for memory, education, and Greek thought) is:
- Preface to Plato, by Eric Havelock
- JoshMnem 9y agoThanks, I'll check that one out. The Memory Code is one of the best books I've read. Highly recommended.