Eastern Philosophy: Key Readings - Key Readings

Through key readings from primary and secondary sources this book communicates at first hand the principal features of a remarkable range of Eastern thought - from Buddhism, Confucianism, and Hinduism to Islam, Shinto, and Zoroastrianism. Passages from key texts guide the reader through over ninety major terms, from abhidharma to Zen.
Material is drawn not only from such cornerstone texts as the Bhagavad-gita and the Lao-tzu, but also from modern writings on Eastern philosophy and religion.

List of contents

Preface, List of Entries, List of Entries and their Sources, References, Glossary, Guide to Further Reading

About the author

Oliver Leaman is Professor of Philosophy at Liverpool John Moores University.

Summary

Through key readings from primary and secondary sources, this book guides the reader through the principle features of the remarkable range of eastern thought – including Buddhist, Confucian, Hindu, Islamic, Shinto and Zoroastrian.

Product details

• Authors: Oliver Leaman, Oliver (University of Kentucky Leaman
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.07.2000
• EAN: 9780415173582
• ISBN: 978-0-415-17358-2
• No. of pages: 322
• Series: Routledge Key Guides
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works