Eastern Philosophy: The Basics

Name: Eastern Philosophy: The Basics
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138215771
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By Victoria S. Harrison

Series: The Basics

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Eastern Philosophy: The Basics offers a clear and accessible introduction to key Indian and Chinese philosophies, both historical and contemporary. Covering traditions such as Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism, the book addresses central metaphysical and ethical questions about the self, human nature, mind, authenticity, and reality. The second edition features updated scholarship, study questions, timelines, pronunciation guides, and further reading, making it an invaluable resource for understanding eastern philosophical thought.
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This book is ideal for students of philosophy and religion, as well as general readers interested in gaining a foundational understanding of eastern philosophies from a scholarly perspective.

The second edition of Eastern Philosophy: The Basics answers familiar ethical questions from the perspectives of Eastern Philosophies, covering key figures, issues, methods and concepts. This engaging overview of Eastern philosophy is valuable reading for all students of philosophy and religion, and those seeking to understand Eastern perspectives.

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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:

What is the ‘self’?
Is human nature inherently good or bad?
How is the mind related to the world?
How can you live an authentic life?
What is the fundamental nature of reality?

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.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138215771

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 4 Tables, black and white; 2 Line drawings, black and white; 2 Halftones, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 620g

Pages: 232

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About the Author

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.