| Description |
x, 197 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Eastern philosophy or Eastern religion? -- 2. The concept of God -- 3. Hinduism I: Its scriptures and systems -- 4. Hinduism II: Its basic teaching -- 5. The heterodox systems I -- 6. The heterodox systems II: Buddhism 1: Philosophy -- 7. The heterodox systems III: Buddhism 2: The way of Buddha -- 8. The heterodox systems IV: Buddhism 3: Mahayana Buddhism -- 9. Chinese philosophy I: Taoism -- 10. Later developments in Taoism -- 11. Chinese philosophy II: The Yin-Yang School -- 12. Chinese philosophy III: Confucianism -- 13. Metaphysics without theology I: The ground of being -- 14. Metaphysics without theology II: Human nature and destiny -- 15. Ethics and human behaviour -- 16. Nature and community -- 17. Authority and faith -- 18. Coexistence or coinherence? |
| Summary |
Understanding Eastern Philosophy provides an accessible critical introduction to how some of the key philosophies of the East compare with those in the West. Starting from a discussion of the problems of distinguishing between religions and philosophies, Ray Billington presents a clear picture of the key tenets behind Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Jainism and Confucianism.Moving on to compare the key themes of religious philosophy that cut across East and West, such as a belief in God, the soul, moral decision-making, nature and authority, Understanding Eastern Philosophy presents a fascinating |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [188]-189) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Taoism -- Doctrines.
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Hinduism -- Doctrines.
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Buddhism -- Doctrines.
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Philosophy, Chinese.
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Philosophy and religion.
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Philosophy, Asian.
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| LC no. |
97224463 |
| ISBN |
0415129648 hardback |
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0415129656 paperback |
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