Key Concepts in World Philosophies: A Toolkit for Philosophers

Crossing continents and running across centuries, Key Concepts in World Philosophies brings together 45 core ideas associated with major Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Islamic, African, Ancient Greek, Indigenous, and modern European philosophers. The universal theme of self-cultivation and transformation connects each concept, seeking to change our understanding of the world or the life we are living.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Crossing continents and spanning centuries, Key Concepts in World Philosophies brings together a comprehensive collection of 45 core ideas associated with major Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Islamic, African, Ancient Greek, Indigenous, and modern European philosophers. The universal theme of self-cultivation and transformation unites these concepts, each seeking to expand our understanding of the world and the life we inhabit. Spanning a diverse range of ideas and theories, this interdisciplinary work is authored by an international team of philosophers, drawing from renowned thinkers such as Confucius, Buddha, Dogen, Nezahualcoyotl, Nietzsche, and Zhuangzi. Organized around the major themes of knowledge, metaphysics, and aesthetics, each concise chapter offers an introductory overview complemented by a comprehensive glossary. This unique toolkit empowers readers to explore philosophical texts from across the globe, gaining insights into how their ideas can be applied to their own lives.

Weight: 720g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350168121