Publication

2012 - Routledge, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

49,750 words, Guess

Page Count

199 pages

Identifiers

  • Internet Archiveeasternphilosoph0000harr
  • ISBN-139780415587334
  • ISBN-139780415587327
  • ISBN-139780203103371
  • ISBN-100415587336
and 8 more
  • ISBN-100415587328
  • ISBN-100203103378
  • Library of Congress Control Number2012005538
  • OCLC Control Number746838338
  • Better World Books9780415587327
  • Better World Books9780415587334
  • Better World Books9780203103371
  • Open LibraryOL25214875M

Classifications

  • DDC181
  • LCCB121 .H37 2012
  • LCCB121.H37 2012
and 1 more
  • LCCB121 .H37 2013

Description

"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 of different Eastern philosophies, including Confucianism, Daoism, and strands of Buddhism and Hinduism, this book covers key figures, issues, methods and concepts. Throughout the book the relationships between Eastern Philosophy, Western Philosophy and the questions reflective people ask within the contemporary world are brought to the fore. With timelines highlighting key figures and their contributions, a list of useful websites and further reading suggestions for each topic, this engaging overview of fundamental ideas in Eastern Philosophy is valuable reading for all students of philosophy and religion, especially those seeking to understand Eastern perspectives."--pub. desc.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • The basics

Other Editions

  • Eastern philosophy: the basicsRoutledge2012-01-01
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