Asian Philosophies and the Idea of Religion

Asian Philosophies and the Idea of Religion Beyond Faith and Reason - Routledge Studies in Religion

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Publisher's Synopsis

With a focus on Asian traditions, this book examines varieties of thought and self-transformative practice that do not fit neatly on one side or another of the standard Western division between philosophy and religion.

It contains chapters by experts on Buddhist, Confucian, Taoist, Hindu and Jain philosophies, as well as ancient Greek philosophy and recent contemplative and spiritual movements. The volume also problematizes the notion of a Western philosophical canon distinguished by rationality in contrast to a religious Eastern "other". These original essays creatively lay the groundwork needed to rethink dominant historical and conceptual categories from a wider perspective to arrive at a deeper, more plural and global understanding of the diverse nature of both philosophy and religion.

The volume will be of keen interest to scholars and students in the Philosophy of Religion, Asian and Comparative Philosophy and Religious Studies.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780367862831
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
DEWEY: 181
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 270
Weight: 564g
Height: 162mm
Width: 240mm
Spine width: 22mm