1st Edition

Encyclopedia of Asian Philosophy

Edited By Oliver Leaman Copyright 2001
698 Pages
by Routledge

704 Pages
by Routledge

704 Pages
by Routledge

Incorporating cultural and religious contexts, this unique Encyclopedia provides a vital guide to the main concepts and thinkers in Asian philosophy - starting with Abhidharma and ending with Zurvan. The main philosophical trends and thinkers in each geographical area are featured, with an emphasis on endtemporary developments and movements. The A-Z structured encyclopedia emphasizes that Asian... Read more
Australasia
China
India
Islam
Japan
Korea
Melanesia
Tibet
Zoroas trianism

Biography

Oliver Leaman is Professor of Philosophy at University of Kentucky and was a section editor on the multi volume Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy and contributed to the Companion Encyclopedia of Asian Philosophy.

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