Key Concepts in Eastern Philosophy / Edition 1

by Oliver Leaman

Overview

Key Concepts in Eastern Philosophy provides an extensive glossary of the main terms and concepts used in Eastern philosophy. The book includes definitions of philosophical ideas linked to the national traditions of:
* Persia
* India
* Islamic world
* China
* Japan
* Tibet
including concepts from:
* Zoroastrianism
* Hinduism
* Sufism
* Islam
* Confucianism
* Shintoism
* Taoism
* Buddhism
Each entry includes a guide for further reading and critical analysis, and is cross-referenced with associated concepts and is in easy-to-use A-Z format.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415173636
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/06/1999
Series:	Routledge Key Guides
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	350
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction, Notes on Text, Key Thinkers and Dates, List of Key Concepts, KEY CONCEPTS, References and Further Reading, Index of Terms, Index of Thinkers

Editorial Reviews

"The discussions of Islamic philosophy are some of the best parts of the book, and the author demonstrates a keen understanding of the works of ibn Rushd, ibn Sina, alGhazzali, and al-Suhrawardi. References to Islamic concepts make clear connections to Greek philosophical sources-a helpful touchstone for those grounded in the Western tradition."
-Dan Wolne, "University of Hawai'i Press
"Kupperman's book is an excellent exploration of the distinct philosophical investigations of the Asian traditions ... This is a useful and valuable portrait of Eastern philosophy, ... [this work] belongs in every academic library."
-APA Newsletter on Teaching Psychology, Spring 2001
"This book is a classic of its kind and Leaman is to be congratulated for completing such a successful project that can only enhance philosophic scholarship generally and broaden the horizons of Western philosophers...."
-"Philosophy in Review
"Leaman is successful in hisfocus on Eastern philosophy; for academic and larger public libraries."
-Naomi E. Hafter, "Library Journal

From the Publisher

Leaman (philosophy, Liverpool John Moores Univ.) writes exclusively about Eastern philosophy, with entries varying in length from a paragraph to several pages. He uses Asian terms in his explanations of philosophical concepts, and where philosophies differ in their interpretation of concepts he covers those differences in the entry. This shows the adoption, and adaptation, occurring among and between neighboring traditions. Leaman successfully separates philosophy and religion, allowing definitions of philosophical terms to stand on their own. He also includes coverage of Islam, giving the book an interesting breadth. The lists of key thinkers and concepts are helpful, and readers will gain from the definitions and discussion of major ideas of this large region's philosophies. Leaman is successful in his focus on Eastern philosophy; for academic and larger public libraries.--Naomi E. Hafter, Broward Cty. P.L., Ft. Lauderdale, FL Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

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