{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-zen-buddhism-9781509545094","title":"The Philosophy of Zen Buddhism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eZen Buddhism is a Mahāyāna Buddhism that originated in China and is focused on meditation. Byung-Chul Han's book seeks to unfold the philosophical force inherent in Zen Buddhism by comparing it to Western philosophy, showing that they have different ways of understanding religion, subjectivity, emptiness, friendliness, and death. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 120 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16 September 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Polity Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZen Buddhism, a branch of Mahāyāna Buddhism, has its roots in China and is renowned for its emphasis on meditation. This philosophical tradition exhibits a marked skepticism towards language and a cautious approach to conceptual thought, which contributes to the enigmatic and concise nature of Zen Buddhist sayings. Despite Zen Buddhism's apparent disdain for theoretical and discursive pursuits, it is possible to engage in philosophical reflection on this tradition and uncover its profound philosophical insights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his concise book, Byung-Chul Han endeavors to unravel the philosophical essence of Zen Buddhism, delving into the foundations of Far Eastern thought upon which it is indebted. Han conducts this comparative exploration by juxtaposing and contrasting the insights of Zen Buddhism with the philosophies of renowned thinkers such as Plato, Leibniz, Fichte, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, and Heidegger. Through this comparative analysis, Han demonstrates that Zen Buddhism and Western philosophy diverge significantly in their understanding of religion, subjectivity, emptiness, friendliness, and death.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis significant work by one of the most widely read philosophers and cultural theorists of our time holds immense value for those interested in comparative philosophy and religion. Byung-Chul Han's exploration of the philosophical dimensions of Zen Buddhism provides a valuable contribution to our understanding of this ancient tradition and its relationship to Western thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 268g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 148 x 217 x 17 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781509545094\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BC Han","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44106165354746,"sku":"9781509545094","price":40.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1663342573959_book.jpg?v=1663444362","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-philosophy-of-zen-buddhism-9781509545094","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}