Eastern Philosophy
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Written by Kevin Burns
208 pages |
About the Book
From the nature-driven spirituality of Vedic India to the exstasies of medieval Islamic thought, the almost modern rationality of Confucianism and the striking simplicity of Japanese ritual, Eastern Philosophy provides a detailed but accessible account of the spiritual and intellectual challenges faced by sages in India, the Middle East and the Far East since the dawn of civilization.
Presenting nearly 60 figures from all of the major Eastern philosophical traditions, Eastern Philosophy covers foundational figures such as Zoroaster and Mohammed as well as modern thinkers such as Nishida Kitaro, perhaps the preeminent modern Japanese philosophy. Here Hinduism and Islam, the Buddha and Rumi, yoga and emptiness, and the Bhagavad Gita and the Kama Sutra are all given their due, in this rich history of fundamental ideas, seminal books and intriguing personalities. Simplifying a complicated world of thought without diminishing it, Eastern Philosophy is an excellent choice for a wide range of readers.
Awards and Reviews
“…Very highly recommended reading, especially for students of the great world religions and philosophies.” – Library Bookwatch
