Classic Asian Philosophy A Guide To The Essential Texts

Author : Joel Kupperman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780195189810

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Classic Asian Philosophy by Joel Kupperman Pdf

"This is a second, revised edition of Kupperman's introduction to Asian philosophy via its canonical texts. Ranging from the Upanishads to the Bhagavad Gita, through Confucius to Zen Buddhism, Kupperman walks students through the most important texts of Asian philosophy, conveying the vitality and appeal of the works, and explaining their philosophical roots. This second edition includes revisions and updates throughout the text, clarifying where necessary, and a brand new chapter on al-Arabi's The Bezels of Wisdom, a classic of Islamic Sufism. Classic Asian Philosophy is a highly useful aid to students in philosophy, religion, or Asian studies courses who are studying these fascinating bust complex texts, as well as laypersons or specialists in other areas who need assistance in understanding them."--Page 4 de la couverture.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1091221728

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Author : Joel J. Kupperman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Asia
ISBN : 0197730086

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Classic Asian Philosophy by Joel J. Kupperman Pdf

This is a short, accessible introduction to the most important texts in the Asian philosophical traditions, including Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Hinduism. It is ideal for students and laypeople studying Asian thought.

Author : Puqun Li
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781554810345

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A Guide to Asian Philosophy Classics by Puqun Li Pdf

This book guides readers through ten classic works of Asian philosophy. Several major schools of Eastern thought are discussed, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism/Taoism, and Chan/Zen. The author connects the ideas of these schools to those of Western philosophy, thereby making the material accessible to people who are unfamiliar with the cultures and intellectual traditions of Asia. A wide range of important topics are addressed: reality, time, self, knowledge, ethics, human nature, enlightenment, and death.

Author : Joel Kupperman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0195189817

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Classic Asian Philosophy by Joel Kupperman Pdf

"This is a second, revised edition of Kupperman's introduction to Asian philosophy via its canonical texts. Ranging from the Upanishads to the Bhagavad Gita, through Confucius to Zen Buddhism, Kupperman walks students through the most important texts of Asian philosophy, conveying the vitality and appeal of the works, and explaining their philosophical roots. This second edition includes revisions and updates throughout the text, clarifying where necessary, and a brand new chapter on al-Arabi's The Bezels of Wisdom, a classic of Islamic Sufism. Classic Asian Philosophy is a highly useful aid to students in philosophy, religion, or Asian studies courses who are studying these fascinating bust complex texts, as well as laypersons or specialists in other areas who need assistance in understanding them."--Page 4 de la couverture.

Author : Forrest Baird
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 627 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781351217446

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Philosophic Classics: Asian Philosophy, Volume VI by Forrest Baird Pdf

Accessible to today?s readers, this anthology of readings is a survey of Asian thought?in India and China. It strikes a balance between major and minor figures, and features the best available translations of texts?complete works or complete sections of works?which are both central to each thinker or school and are widely accepted to be part of the emerging Asian canon. Introductions to each historical period and to each thinker, photographs, and a timeline help to keep learners focused throughout. For individuals interested in learning about World Religions, Asian thought, or Chinese and Indian philosophy.

Author : Jeffrey R. Di Leo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781501351891

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Philosophy as World Literature by Jeffrey R. Di Leo Pdf

What does it mean to consider philosophy as a species of not just literature but world literature? The authors in this collection explore philosophy through the lens of the "worlding" of literature--that is, how philosophy is connected and reconnected through global literary networks that cross borders, mix stories, and speak in translation and dialect. Historically, much of the world's most influential philosophy, from Plato's dialogues and Augustine's confessions to Nietzsche's aphorisms and Sartre's plays, was a form of literature--as well as, by extension, a form of world literature. Philosophy as World Literature offers a variety of accounts of how the worlding of literature problematizes the national categorizing of philosophy and brings new meanings and challenges to the discussion of intersections between philosophy and literature.

Author : John M. Koller
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-29
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781351809092

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Asian Philosophies by John M. Koller Pdf

With an inside view from an expert in the field and a clear and engaging writing style, Asian Philosophies, Seventh Edition invites students and professors to think along with the great minds of the Asian traditions. Eminent scholar and teacher John M. Koller has devoted his life to understanding and explaining Asian thought and practice. He wrote this text to give students access to the rich philosophical and religious ideas of both South and East Asia. New to this seventh edition: Added material on Confucianism, including focused coverage of (1) the Analects and society and (2) ren and nature; Additional information on Theravada Buddhism, Vajrayana Buddhism, and Zen Buddhism as well as new in-depth coverage of ecological attitudes in Buddhism; Expanded coverage of ecological attitudes in all of the Asian traditions; Brief excerpts from primary sources to help better explain the key concepts; Added timelines for essential texts in each tradition; Improved Glossary and Pronunciation Guide; Additional text boxes, to help students quickly understand key ideas, texts, and concepts; Updated Further Reading sections.

Author : Wm. Theodore De Bary,William Theodore De Bary
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Best books
ISBN : 9780231153966

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Finding Wisdom in East Asian Classics by Wm. Theodore De Bary,William Theodore De Bary Pdf

Finding Wisdom in East Asian Classics is an essential, all-access guide to the core texts of East Asian civilization and culture. Essays address frequently read, foundational texts in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese, as well as early modern fictional classics and nonfiction works of the seventeenth century. Building strong links between these writings and the critical traditions of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism, this volume shows the vital role of the classics in the shaping of Asian history and in the development of the humanities at large. Wm. Theodore de Bary focuses on texts that have survived for centuries, if not millennia, through avid questioning and contestation. Recognized as perennial reflections on life and society, these works represent diverse historical periods and cultures and include the Analects of Confucius, Mencius, Laozi, Xunxi, the Lotus Sutra, Tang poetry, the Pillow Book, The Tale of Genji, and the writings of Chikamatsu and Kaibara Ekken. Contributors explain the core and most commonly understood aspects of these works and how they operate within their traditions. They trace their reach and reinvention throughout history and their ongoing relevance in modern life. With fresh interpretations of familiar readings, these essays inspire renewed appreciation and examination. In the case of some classics open to multiple interpretations, de Bary chooses two complementary essays from different contributors. Expanding on debates concerning the challenges of teaching classics in the twenty-first century, several pieces speak to the value of Asia in the core curriculum. Indispensable for early scholarship on Asia and the evolution of global civilization, Finding Wisdom in East Asian Classics helps one master the major texts of human thought.

Author : Philip J. Ivanhoe,Bryan W. Van Norden
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0872207803

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Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophy (Second Edition) by Philip J. Ivanhoe,Bryan W. Van Norden Pdf

This new edition offers expanded selections from the works of Kongzi (Confucius), Mengzi (Mencius), Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu), and Xunzi (Hsun Tzu); two new works, the dialogues 'Robber Zhi' and 'White Horse'; a concise general introduction; brief introductions to, and selective bibliographies for, each work; and four appendices that shed light on important figures, periods, texts, and terms in Chinese thought.

Author : Victoria S. Harrison
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781315436517

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Eastern Philosophy: The Basics by Victoria S. Harrison Pdf

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.

Author : Bryan W. Van Norden
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780231545457

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Taking Back Philosophy by Bryan W. Van Norden Pdf

Are American colleges and universities failing their students by refusing to teach the philosophical traditions of China, India, Africa, and other non-Western cultures? This biting and provocative critique of American higher education says yes. Even though we live in an increasingly multicultural world, most philosophy departments stubbornly insist that only Western philosophy is real philosophy and denigrate everything outside the European canon. In Taking Back Philosophy, Bryan W. Van Norden lambastes academic philosophy for its Eurocentrism, insularity, and complicity with nationalism and issues a ringing call to make our educational institutions live up to their cosmopolitan ideals. In a cheeky, agenda-setting, and controversial style, Van Norden, an expert in Chinese philosophy, proposes an inclusive, multicultural approach to philosophical inquiry. He showcases several accessible examples of how Western and Asian thinkers can be brought into productive dialogue, demonstrating that philosophy only becomes deeper as it becomes increasingly diverse and pluralistic. Taking Back Philosophy is at once a manifesto for multicultural education, an accessible introduction to Confucian and Buddhist philosophy, a critique of the ethnocentrism and anti-intellectualism characteristic of much contemporary American politics, a defense of the value of philosophy and a liberal arts education, and a call to return to the search for the good life that defined philosophy for Confucius, Socrates, and the Buddha. Building on a popular New York Times opinion piece that suggested any philosophy department that fails to teach non-Western philosophy should be renamed a “Department of European and American Philosophy,” this book will challenge any student or scholar of philosophy to reconsider what constitutes the love of wisdom.

Author : Christopher Gowans
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2004-11-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134469734

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Philosophy of the Buddha by Christopher Gowans Pdf

Philosophy of the Buddha is a philosophical introduction to the teaching of the Buddha. It carefully guides readers through the basic ideas and practices of the Buddha, including kamma (karma), rebirth, the not-self doctrine, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, ethics, meditation, non-attachment, and Nibbâna (Nirvana). The book includes an account of the life of the Buddha as well as comparisons of his teaching with practical and theoretical aspects of some Western philosophical outlooks, both ancient and modern. Most distinctively, Philosophy of the Buddha explores how Buddhist enlightenment could enable us to overcome suffering in our lives and reach our full potential for compassion and tranquillity. This is one of the first books to introduce the philosophy of the Buddha to students of Western philosophy. Christopher W. Gowans' style is exceptionally clear and appropriate for anyone looking for a comprehensive introduction to this growing area of interest.

Author : Joel J. Kupperman
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781603844543

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Theories of Human Nature by Joel J. Kupperman Pdf

Questions for Further Consideration and Recommended Further Reading, which follow each relevant chapter, encourage readers to think further and to craft their own perspectives.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : PediaPress
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Thought by Anonim Pdf