{"product_id":"philosophies-of-self-9781350463677","title":"Philosophies of Self","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWithout deference to any one religious tradition, \u003ci\u003ePhilosophies of the Self\u003c\/i\u003e makes cross-cultural analysis possible by introducing a multitude of understandings about ourselves that change how we think not only about philosophy of religion but philosophy in general.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a guide to the many different concepts of the self found in traditions around the world. Ideal for independent study or classroom teaching, \u003ci\u003ePhilosophies of the Self\u003c\/i\u003e represents a break with the orientalist problems around the “East-West” dichotomy. By refusing to defer to any religious tradition, it allows you to learn about and evaluate philosophical conceptions of the self from a broad range of cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCovering Shinto, Afro-Brazilian, Jain, Nyaya, Daoist, Nguni, as well as specific philosophical paradigms developed by Iqbal, Ifeanyi Menkiti, and Jacques Derrida, each chapter systematically explores conceptions of self that are specific to a philosophical tradition. Bringing together an international team of contributors, each chapter situates the concepts’ definition, philosophical significance, historical context, and the relevant works or cultural locations in which they appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom broad, high-level comparison to in-depth, close reading, the structure allows you to engage with the different concepts in a variety of ways. You are able to compare foundational ideas, draw on suggestions for further research and choose a combination of chapters for an in-depth cross-cultural study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48147666174188,"sku":"9781350463677","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350463677-philosophies-of-self.jpg?v=1786450619","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/philosophies-of-self-9781350463677","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}