Eastern Philosophy: The Basics (2nd Ed.) The Basics The Basics Series
Auteur : Harrison Victoria S.
Eastern Philosophy: The Basics is an essential introduction to major Indian and Chinese philosophies, both past and present. Exploring familiar metaphysical and ethical questions from the perspectives offered by a range of eastern philosophies, including Confucianism, Daoism, the main Buddhist and Hindu philosophical schools, as well as Jainism, this book covers key figures, issues, methods and concepts.
Questions discussed include:
With timelines highlighting key figures and their contributions, a list of useful websites, pronunciation guides and further reading suggestions, Eastern Philosophy: The Basics provides an engaging overview of fundamental ideas in eastern philosophy. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to take account of the most recent scholarship. It includes study questions for each chapter, an updated bibliography, a new section on the Yijing and expanded discussion of Indian philosophies and their basis in experience. Eastern Philosophy: The Basics is valuable reading for all students of philosophy and religion, especially those seeking to understand eastern thought.
List of figures and tables. Preface to the second edition. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Reason. 2. Reality. 3. Persons. 4. Virtue. 5. Authenticity. 6. Mind. Conclusion. Appendix 1: Timelines. Appendix 2: Websites. Appendix 3: Pronunciation. Appendix 4: Tones for key Chinese terms and names. General Bibliography. Index.
Victoria S. Harrison is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Macau, China. She has extensive experience of teaching Indian and Chinese philosophies and has published widely in the subject areas of Philosophy and Religion.
Date de parution : 09-2018
12.9x19.8 cm
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Thème d’Eastern Philosophy: The Basics :
Mots-clés :
Young Men; philosophical; Good Life; daoism; Mengzi 2A6; buddhist; Daoist Philosophies; philosophers; Gongsun Long; veda; Chan Buddhism; nta; Lu Xiangshan; van; Classical Indian Philosophy; norden; Supreme Ultimate; vedic; Han Feizi; tradition; Dependent Co-arising; Karmic Causation; Wang Yangming; Chinese Buddhist Philosophy; Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy; Zhu Xi; Early Chinese Buddhists; Sixth Patriarch; Conceptual Metaphor; Eighth Century Ce; Early Buddhist; Impartial Caring; Hidden Parameters; Classical Chinese Thinkers; Chinese Buddhist