{"product_id":"eastern-philosophy-the-basics-paperback","title":"Eastern Philosophy: The Basics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVictoria S. Harrison\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEastern Philosophy: The Basics \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions discussed include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the 'self'?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs human nature inherently good or bad?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow is the mind related to the world?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can you live an authentic life?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the fundamental nature of reality?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith timelines highlighting key figures and their contributions, a list of useful websites, pronunciation guides and further reading suggestions, \u003ci\u003eEastern Philosophy: The Basics \u003c\/i\u003eprovides 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 \u003ci\u003eYijing \u003c\/i\u003eand expanded discussion of Indian philosophies and their basis in experience. \u003ci\u003eEastern Philosophy: The Basics \u003c\/i\u003eis valuable reading for all students of philosophy and religion, especially those seeking to understand eastern thought.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictoria S. Harrison \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor of Philosophy at the University of Macau, China. She has extensive experience of teaching Indian and Chinese philosophies and has published widely in the subject areas of Philosophy and Religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 18, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42703214772287,"sku":"9781138215788","price":56.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/de2cd166edcaf284084063162d0fe29b.webp?v=1765028154","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/eastern-philosophy-the-basics-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}