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Eastern Philosophy: The Basics / by Victoria S. Harrison.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Harrison, Victoria S., author.
- Series:
- Basics.
- The basics
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Philosophy, Asian.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xiii, 232 pages) : illustrations, maps.
- Edition:
- Second edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Boca Raton, FL : Routledge, [2018].
- Summary:
- 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.
- Contents:
- List of figures and tables
- Preface to the second edition
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- What is eastern philosophy?
- Philosophy as a cross-cultural phenomenon
- Philosophical questions
- Philosophy in India
- Philosophy in China
- Terminology and translations
- The philosophers dilemma
- What happens next?
- Study question
- References and further reading
- Chapter 1: Reason
- Ignorance
- Argument
- Debate
- Knowledge
- Inference
- Causation
- Scepticism
- Perspectives
- Logic
- Summary of Chapter 1
- Study questions
- Chapter 2: Reality
- Origins
- Existence
- Monism
- Dualism
- Pluralism
- Experience
- The nature of things
- Ultimate reality
- Summary of Chapter 2
- Chapter 3: Persons
- Self and world
- Self in the Upaniads
- Rebirth
- Karma
- Freedom
- Individuals
- No abiding self
- Dependent co-arising
- Liberation
- Summary of Chapter 3
- Chapter 4: Virtue
- Tradition
- The Way
- Virtue and relationships
- Goodness
- Rites
- Self-cultivation
- Impartial care
- Human nature
- Altruism
- Summary of Chapter 4
- Chapter 5: Authenticity
- Egoism
- Dao
- Nature
- Passivity
- Opposites
- Vice
- Non-action
- Ways of being
- Exemplary persons
- Legalism
- Summary of Chapter 5
- Chapter 6: Mind
- Words and things
- Individuals and universals
- Emptiness and insight
- Enlightenment
- Principles
- The problem of the many and the one
- Transcendence and immanence
- Introspection
- Universal Mind
- Sageliness
- Summary of Chapter 6
- Conclusion
- Unexplored terrain
- Global philosophy
- Appendix 1: Timelines
- Appendix 2: Websites
- Appendix 3: Pronunciation
- Appendix 4: Tones for key Chinese terms and names
- General Bibliography
- Index.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-225) and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-315-43651-5
- 1-315-43653-1
- 9781315436531
- OCLC:
- 1043953181
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