Understanding Eastern Philosophy
List Price: $125.00
Add to Cart- ISBN: 978-0-415-12964-0
- Binding: Hardback (also available in Paperback)
- Published by: Routledge
- Publication Date: 09/04/1997
- Pages: 208
- Trim Size: 234X156
About the Book
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 beliefs 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 and controversial picture of the contribution theistic religions have to make.
