{"product_id":"eastern-philosophy-the-basics","title":"Eastern Philosophy: The Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eEastern Philosophy: The Basics provides an introduction to major Indian and Chinese philosophies, exploring metaphysical and ethical questions from the perspectives of Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. It covers key figures, issues, methods, and concepts, with timelines, study questions, a bibliography, and discussion of the Yijing. It is valuable reading for students of philosophy and religion. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 232 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 September 2018\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEastern Philosophy: The Basics is a comprehensive introduction to major Indian and Chinese philosophies, both past and present. It explores familiar metaphysical and ethical questions from the perspectives offered by a range of Eastern philosophies, including Confucianism, Daoism, the main Buddhist and Hindu philosophical schools, as well as Jainism. The book covers key figures, issues, methods, and concepts, such as:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is the 'self'?\u003cbr\u003eIs human nature inherently good or bad?\u003cbr\u003eHow is the mind related to the world?\u003cbr\u003eHow can you live an authentic life?\u003cbr\u003eWhat is the fundamental nature of reality?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith timelines highlighting key figures and their contributions, a list of useful websites, pronunciation guides, and further reading suggestions, Eastern Philosophy: The Basics provides an engaging overview of fundamental ideas in Eastern philosophy. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to take account of the most recent scholarship. It includes study questions for each chapter, an updated bibliography, a new section on the Yijing, and expanded discussion of Indian philosophies and their basis in experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEastern Philosophy: The Basics is valuable reading for all students of philosophy and religion, especially those seeking to understand Eastern thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 274g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 190 x 138 x 15 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781138215788\n                            \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 New edition\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victoria S.Harrison","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44104099266810,"sku":"9781138215788","price":22.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/f27c57437fc696e1acd13a08ec0297d8.jpg?v=1630554421","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/eastern-philosophy-the-basics","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}