Eastern Philosophy: Teach Yourself: A guide to the wisdom and traditions of thought of India and the Far East (Teach Yourself: Philosophy & Religion)
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Eastern Philosophy examines key ideas that developed within the ancient civilisations of India and China. It presents a range of philosophies that both inform discussion of personal, moral and social issues and address the fundamental questions about the nature of reality and the place and purpose of human life within it.
From the erotic images of Tantra to the simple precision of Zen, and from the social order in traditional Confucian teaching to the rich variety of Hindu ideas and lifestyles, Eastern Philosophy provides a feast of ideas of universal relevance.
Eastern Philosophy:
– Looks at the ethical and social implications of Eastern philosophy.
– Gives key terms in their original language with full explananations.
– Points to parallels with Western thought, where appropriate.
– Provides essential background information for appreciating the religions of India and the Far East.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Illustrated edition (27 April 2012), Teach Yourself |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1444157590 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1444157598 |
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 1.47 x 19.8 cm |
by Ellis Byrne
Would recommend this to anyone, so helpful! It gives a really good breakdown of the topics and like all the other Teach yourself books, it is so easy to dip in and out of!
by SylvieN
An excellent introduction to a complex subject.
by Gazza
An excellent book covering Eastern Philosophy. Mel Thompson, like he does in all his texts, explains relevant, key concepts and traditions in accessible language. So, even those unfamiliar with philosophy, and approaching these ideas for the first time, can get a really good grasp of the ideas involved.
This is a wonderful text. One that I would highly recommend.
I hope you find my review helpful.