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Classic Asian Philosophy: A Guide to the Essential Texts » Read Now
by Joel J. Kupperman. 164 pgs.

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, Entire Library

In recent years, Asian philosophies have captured increasing attention in the West, setting off a profusion of new translations of classic Asian philosophical texts like the Analects and the Tao te Ching. Yet these texts are often inaccessible to Western readers because of subtleties of the concepts...
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In recent years, Asian philosophies have captured increasing attention in the West, setting off a profusion of new translations of classic Asian philosophical texts like the Analects and the Tao te Ching. Yet these texts are often inaccessible to Western readers because of subtleties of the concepts and other difficulties inherent in reading across cultures. Classic Asian Philosophy is designed to give someone new to Asian philosophy a clear sense of its most foundational and widely available texts, ranging from the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita through Confucius to Zen. It presents philosophies that are at the roots of the cultures of India, China, Korea, and Japan, as well as other countries of south and east Asia. Each chapter brings a classic text to life, conveying the vitality and appeal of the work, while at the same time explaining its philosophical roots and the reasons for the positions it takes. The only book of its kind, Classic Asian Philosophy is an highly accessible guide to philosophy and culture, as well as a guide to further reading.
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Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophy » Read Now
by Philip J. Ivanhoe, Bryan W. Van Norden. 364 pgs.

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, Entire Library
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Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction » Read Now
by Sue Hamilton. 153 pgs.

Collections: Philosophy, Entire Library

...India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought, spanning some two and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions. This...
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Buddhist Philosophy: A Historical Analysis » Read Now
by David J. Kalupahana, G. P. Malalasekera. 192 pgs.

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, Entire Library
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Learning from Asian Philosophy » Read Now
by Joel J. Kupperman. 208 pgs.

Collections: Philosophy, Entire Library

Showing how philosophical topics can benefit from interaction with Asian philosophy, this text explores: the formation of the self as an ethical problem; the fluidity of the self; the ethical nature of choice; the scope and demands of ethics.
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Morals and Society in Asian Philosophy » Read Now
by Brian Carr. 174 pgs.

Collections: Philosophy, Entire Library

This collection arises from the First Conference of the recently formed European Society for Asian Philosophy. It explores issues in Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Islamic philosophical traditions, both ancient and modern. Across all philosophical traditions, Western or Asian, a central preoccupation...
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This collection arises from the First Conference of the recently formed European Society for Asian Philosophy. It explores issues in Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Islamic philosophical traditions, both ancient and modern. Across all philosophical traditions, Western or Asian, a central preoccupation has always been with the fundamental questions of moral and social philosophy, questions which link abstract philosophical enquiry with practical issues of how we should conduct ourselves in our personal and social life and how we can best organize our political institutions.
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Oriental Philosophies » Read Now
by R. F. Moore. 120 pgs.

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, Entire Library
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The Taoist Experience: An Anthology » Read Now
by Livia Kohn. 396 pgs.

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library
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Confucianism for the Modern World » Read Now
by Daniel A. Bell, Hahm Chaibong. 383 pgs.

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

While Confucian ideals continue to inspire thinkers and political actors, discussions of Confucian practices and institutions appropriate for the modern era have been conspicuously absent. This volume discloses in meticulous detail the relevance of Confucianism to the contemporary world...
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While Confucian ideals continue to inspire thinkers and political actors, discussions of Confucian practices and institutions appropriate for the modern era have been conspicuously absent. This volume discloses in meticulous detail the relevance of Confucianism to the contemporary world. Contributions by internationally renowned philosophers, lawyers, historians, and social scientists argue for feasible and desirable Confucian policies and institutions, as they draw out the political, economic, and legal implications of Confucianism for the modern world.
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The Relation Between 'Action' and 'Suffering' in Asian Philosophy, in Philosophy East & West » Read Now
by Gerald James Larson. 6 pgs.

Collections: Philosophy, Entire Library

...action and suffering in Asian philosophy The origin of the word...President of the Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy. ones (or things) is unpleasant...Action and...
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The "Moral Universal" from the Perspectives of East Asian Thought, in Philosophy East & West » Read Now
by Tu Wei-Ming. 9 pgs.

Collections: Philosophy, Entire Library

...is the main reason that East Asian thought lays as much stress...Professor of Chinese History and Philosophy, Harvard University. NOTE...The line between religion and...
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Emotion East and West: Introduction to a Comparative Philosophy, in Philosophy East & West » Read Now
by Joel Marks. 30 pgs.

Collections: Philosophy, Entire Library

...special issue of Philosophy East and West...philosophers versed in Asian traditions have...bibliography on emotion in Asian philosophical perspective...very issue of...
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Introduction to the Special Issue: Comparative and Asian Philosophy in Australia and New Zealand, in Philosophy East & West » Read Now
by Purushottama Bilimoria. 19 pgs.

Collections: Philosophy, Entire Library

...SPECIAL ISSUE: COMPARATIVE AND ASIAN PHILOSOPHY IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND...professional development in Asian philosophy proper. Thus, apart from these...establish a...
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Dictionary of Asian Philosophies » Read Now
by St. Elmo Nauman Jr. 372 pgs.

Collections: Philosophy, Entire Library

Spanning three thousand years and five major cultures, the traditions of Eastern philosophy play a major role in any study of human thought today; to ignore the East is to miss the valuable insights of philosophers from the Persian, Indian, Chinese, Tibetan and Japanese traditions. In this book...
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Spanning three thousand years and five major cultures, the traditions of Eastern philosophy play a major role in any study of human thought today; to ignore the East is to miss the valuable insights of philosophers from the Persian, Indian, Chinese, Tibetan and Japanese traditions. In this book, every major stream of Eastern thought, whether idealistic or materialistic, is presented.The author reveals here the wisdom of the East, from Avicenna to Zoroaster, from Buddha to Gandhi. Entries cover not only the philosophers themselves but also the philosophical terms and concepts, the historical background, the doctrines, teachings and writings of the East. Whether we wish to consult the I Ching , to understand Zen koan , or to read from the Upanishads , this volume will be a valuable tool in our quest.
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Fifty Eastern Thinkers » Read Now
by Diana Collinson, Kathryn Plant, Robert Wilkinson. 426 pgs.

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, Entire Library

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...
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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.
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Key Concepts in Eastern Philosophy » Read Now
by Oliver Leaman. 319 pgs.

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, Entire Library

Key Concepts in Eastern Philosophy provides an extensive glossary of the main terms and concepts used in Eastern philosophy. The book includes definitions of philosophical ideas linked to the national traditions of:* Persia* India* Islamic world* China* Japan* Tibetincluding concepts from:*...
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Key Concepts in Eastern Philosophy provides an extensive glossary of the main terms and concepts used in Eastern philosophy. The book includes definitions of philosophical ideas linked to the national traditions of:* Persia* India* Islamic world* China* Japan* Tibetincluding concepts from:* Zoroastrianism* Hinduism* Sufism* Islam* Confucianism* Shintoism* Taoism* BuddhismEach entry includes a guide for further reading and critical analysis, and is cross-referenced with associated concepts and is in easy-to-use A-Z format.
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