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Author: Diane Morgan
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2001-08-25
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9781580631976
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides an overview of Eastern religious beliefs and rituals, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and examines the meaning and influence of Eastern thought and practices in Western culture.
Author: C. Scott Littleton
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780805046472
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntroducing the practices of Eastern Hinduism, Shintoism, Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, a lavishly illustrated volume is complemented by full-color reproductions of sacred art, architecture, symbols, landscapes, ceremonies, and festivals.
Author: Victoria S. Harrison
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012-12-13
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 1136244360
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEastern 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 of different Eastern philosophies, including Confucianism, Daoism, and strands of Buddhism and Hinduism, 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? Throughout the book the relationships between Eastern Philosophy, Western Philosophy and the questions reflective people ask within the contemporary world are brought to the fore. With timelines highlighting key figures and their contributions, a list of useful websites and further reading suggestions for each topic, this engaging overview of fundamental ideas in Eastern Philosophy is valuable reading for all students of philosophy and religion, especially those seeking to understand Eastern perspectives.
Author: Gert Woerner
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Published: 1994-05-10
Total Pages: 489
ISBN-13: 0877739803
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith more than four thousand entries and over one hundred illustrations, this encyclopedia offers a complete survey of the four major religious traditions of Asia. It is designed not only for students and scholars but also to help general readers find their way through the thicket of unfamiliar words and concepts that are often encountered today in various fields such as the health professions, psychotherapy, the sciences, and the media. Among the subjects covered are: • Important terms such as chakra, karma, koan, nirvana, tantra, Tao, and yin-yang • The lives and teachings of mystics, philosophers, and masters of meditation • Basic texts and scriptures • Sects and schools of thought • Mythological figures and events In addition, pronunciation tables, a comprehensive bibliography, and a Ch'an/Zen Lineage Chart are provided.
Author: John M. Koller
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2017-10-03
Total Pages: 353
ISBN-13: 1351217097
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith an inside view from an expert in the field, solid scholarship, and a clear and engaging writing style, Asian Philosophies invites students and professors to think along with the great thinkers of the Asian traditions. John M. Koller is a scholar and teacher who has devoted his life to understanding Asian thought and practice. He wrote this text to give students and professors access to the rich philosophical and religious ideas of both South and East Asia.
Author: Massimo Pigliucci
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 2020-01-07
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 0525566155
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA collection of essays by fifteen philosophers presenting a thoughtful, introductory guide to choosing a philosophy for living an examined and meaningful life. Socrates famously said "the unexamined life is not worth living," but what does it mean to truly live philosophically? This thought-provoking, wide-ranging collection brings together essays by fifteen leading philosophers reflecting on what it means to live according to a philosophy of life. From Eastern philosophies (Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism) and classical Western philosophies (such as Aristotelianism and Stoicism), to the four major religions, as well as contemporary philosophies (such as existentialism and effective altruism), each contributor offers a lively, personal account of how they find meaning in the practice of their chosen philosophical tradition. Together, the pieces in How to Live a Good Life provide not only a beginner's guide to choosing a life philosophy but also a timely portrait of what it means to live an examined life in the twenty-first century. A VINTAGE ORIGINAL
Author: Charles Taliaferro
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Published: 2009-03-01
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781851686506
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA much-needed introductory level book on this widely studied subject. Isaac Asimov said that "whatever the tortures of hell, I think the boredom of heaven would be even worse." Such quandaries are the bread and butter of philosophy of religion. Questioning why evil exists, whether God could create a stone he couldn’t lift, and if the wonder of life suggests a Creator, this fascinating branch of philosophy is concerned with arguments for and against religion, and what form an immortal god (or gods) would take if in existence. Assuming no prior knowledge of philosophy from the reader, Taliaferro provides a clear exploration of the discipline, introducing a wide range of philosophers and covering the topics of morality and religion, evil, the afterlife, prayer, and miracles. Also containing sections dedicated to Hinduism, Buddhism and the Eastern religions, this helpful primer is perfect for students or the general reader.
Author: Ian Philip McGreal
Publisher: HarperResource
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 542
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInformation on religious and philosophical thinkers from China, India, Japan, Korea and the Islamic world
Author: Puqun Li
Publisher: Broadview Press
Published: 2012-07-19
Total Pages: 365
ISBN-13: 1770483462
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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: Francis Grant
Publisher:
Published: 2013-10
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9781258899615
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a new release of the original 1936 edition.
