Fifty Eastern Thinkers (Routledge Key Guides)

Description

Close analysis of the work of fifty major thinkers in the field of Eastern philosophy make this an excellent introduction to a fascinating area of study. The authors have drawn together thinkers from all the major Eastern philosophical traditions from the earliest times to the present day. The philosophers covered range from founder figures such as Zoroaster and Confucius to modern thinkers such as Fung Youlan and the present Dalai Lama. Introductions to major traditions and a glossary of key philosophical terms make this a comprehensive and accessible reference resource.

First Sentence

The Zoroastrian conception of human existence is essentially a joyful and life-affirming one that has been adhered to with courage by its believers through times of severe persecution and rejection.

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Other Editions

• Fifty Eastern Thinkers (Routledge Key Guides)Routledge2000-01-01
• Fifty Eastern ThinkersTaylor & Francis Group1999-01-01
• Fifty Eastern Thinkers (Routledge Key Guides)Routledge2000-01-31
• Fifty Eastern ThinkersElectronic resourceTaylor & Francis Group Plc2004-01-01
• Fifty Eastern ThinkersTaylor & Francis Group2013-01-01
• Fifty Eastern ThinkersTaylor & Francis Group2013-01-01