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Eastern Philosophy
Eastern Philosophy
Author: Kevin Burns
A clear and engaging presentation of history's most influential Eastern thinkers — Eastern Philosophy provides a detailed but accessible analysis of the work of nearly sixty thinkers from all of the major Eastern philosophical traditions, from the earliest times to the present day. Covering systems, schools, and individuals, Ea...  more » presents founder figures such as Zoroaster and Mohammed as well as modern thinkers such as Nishida Kitaro, perhaps the preeminent figure within modern Japanese philosophy. From Buddhism to Islam, Confucius to Gandhi, the systems of Indian philosophy to the Kyoto School, concepts and individuals are introduced in a lively and lucid narrative. Eastern Philosophy is a thought-provoking and stimulating exploration of fundamental ideas and an array of personalities that is sure to encourage further investigation. A comprehensive glossary, Web resources, and a bibliography further enhance the volume.
ISBN-13: 9781841931913
ISBN-10: 1841931918
Publication Date: 8/31/2004
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A brief overview of Indian, Chinese and Middle Eastern philosopher/theologians. (to include small sections on Korean and Japanese). I found this to be a bit difficult to follow and I attribute that to my lack of knowledge as this was a first look (for me) at these things. The book gave a overview of these men and how they contributed to the world of philosophy both locally and in a broader sense. I got a sense while reading that the author had his own views on some of these philosophies.