Eastern Philosophy The Basics

Name: Eastern Philosophy The Basics
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ISBN: 9780415587334

ISBN-10: 0415587336

ISBN-13: 9780415587334

Edition: 2013

Authors: Victoria S. Harrison

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Eastern Philosophy: The Basicsis 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…

Book details

List price: $16.99
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 8/1/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 5.00" wide x 7.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.506
Language: English



List of figures and tables


Acknowledgements


Introduction


What is 'eastern philosophy'?


Philosophy as a cross-cultural phenomenon


Philosophical questions


Philosophy in India


Philosophy in China


Terminology and translations


The philosopher's dilemma


What happens next?


References and further reading



Reason


Ignorance


Argument


Debate


Knowledge


Inference


Causation


Scepticism


Perspectives


Logic


Summary of Chapter 1


References and further reading



Reality


Origins


Existence


Monism


Dualism


Pluralism


Experience


The nature of things


Ultimate reality


Summary of Chapter 2


References and further reading



Persons


Self and world


Self in the Upanisads


Rebirth


Karma


Freedom


Individuals


No abiding self


Dependent co-arising


Liberation


Summary of Chapter 3


References and further reading



Virtue


Tradition


The Way


Virtue and relationships


Goodness


Rites


Self-cultivation


Impartial care


Human nature


Altruism


Summary of Chapter 4


References and further reading



Authenticity


Egoism


Dao


Nature


Passivity


Opposites


Vice


Non-action


Ways of being


Exemplary persons


Legalism


Summary of Chapter 5


References and further reading



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


References and further reading


Conclusion


Unexplored terrain


Global philosophy


References and further reading



timelines



websites



pronunciation


General bibliography


Index