Students will find the thematic structure particularly helpful, offering them rich insights into different figures and schools. Your Web browser is not enabled for JavaScript. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to take account of the most recent scholarship. You may send this item to up to five recipients. "Ian James Kidd, University of Nottingham, UK"Victoria Harrison's Eastern Philosophy: The Basics is an indispensable, brilliant guide to philosophy in Asia, especially India and China. The E-mail message field is required. Victoria S. Harrison is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Macau, China. The free VitalSource Bookshelf® application allows you to access to your eBooks whenever and wherever you choose. An initial chapter sets out with admirable clarity the traditions and schools in their context; but thereafter addresses the core topics of philosophy in a synoptic view across the traditions. This book is an excellent resource for those interested to teach and promote appreciation of Asian philosophy. Eastern Philosophy: The Basics is valuable reading for all students of philosophy and religion, especially those seeking to understand eastern thought.\"@, Export to EndNote / Reference Manager(non-Latin), http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/oclc\/1063679938>. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to take account of the most recent scholarship. The subject field is required. "Charles Taliaferro, Chair of the Department of Philosophy, St. Olaf College, USA "Victoria Harrison provides a clear-sighted and astute guide to complex eastern traditions and texts. Please enter the message. 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. At the close she declares "A so-called 'global philosophy' that attempted to merge the various philosophies of the world into a common tradition seems unlikely to succeed." Students will find the thematic structure particularly helpful, offering them rich insights into different figures and schools. Eastern Philosophy: The Basics is an essential introduction to major Indian and Chinese philosophies, both past and present. ", Gwen Griffith-Dickson, King's College London, UK. The first edition is outstanding, much appreciated by my students; the second edition is even more superb in the class and seminar room. 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. All rights reserved. Eastern Philosophy: The Basics is an essential introduction to major Indian and Chinese philosophies, both past and present. 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. "This book offers a clear and substantive introduction to the major themes and debates of the Indian and Chinese traditions. Eastern Philosophy: The Basics is an essential introduction to major Indian and Chinese philosophies, both past and present. 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. 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. 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, … Please choose whether or not you want other users to be able to see on your profile that this library is a favorite of yours. Product pricing will be adjusted to match the corresponding currency. September 11, 2018 Separate up to five addresses with commas (,). An initial chapter sets out with admirable clarity the traditions and schools in their context; but thereafter addresses the core topics of philosophy in a synoptic view across the traditions. 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. Eastern Philosophy: The Basics is an essential introduction to major Indian and Chinese philosophies, both past and present. Ancient Babylonian philosophy can be considered Eastern in some ways, but it almost certainly had a strong influence on Greek, particularly Hellenistic, philosophy. - be the first, UK ( not yet rated ) 0 with reviews - be the first enables accessibility. 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