The writings of ancient India and China are the source of some of the world’s oldest records of philosophy, culture and religion. The consecrated writings of the “Vedas,” written by Vyas around the twelfth century, hold the earliest philosophy of India. Other ancient Indian writings include various theories on reasoning, pantheism, skepticism and numerous others. The beginning links to the scientific aspects of logic are found here as well as in Greek scripts. Pantheism is the primary top in these writings, having much influence on the Hindu religion, its writings and on society.
China’s ancient writings are the roots of its cultural philosophy. The revered books of “Kings” have very early beginnings, recordings primitively based traditions, viewpoints on God and the relationship between creator and created. These books led to two philosophical schools in the sixth century, those under Lao-Tseu and the other under Confusius. Lao-Tseu’s guidelines were focused in the metaphysical, while Confusius took a stance based on morals. The writings from both China and India during ancient times also discussed such topics as disease and military strategy. This has allowed historians and scientists today to track the course of illness and to study how ancient battles were fought.