Teach yourself eastern philosophy examines key ideas that developed within the ancient civilisations of india and china it presents a range of philosophies that both inform discussion of personal, moral and social issues and address the fundamental questions about the nature of reality and the place and purpose of human life within itfrom the erotic images of tantra to the simple precision of zen, and from the social order in traditional confucian teaching to the rich variety of hindu ideas and lifestyles, teach yourself eastern philosophy provides a feast of ideas of universal relevanceteach yourself eastern philosophy:- looks at the ethical and social implications of eastern philosophy- gives key terms in their original language with full explananations- points to parallels with western thought, where appropriate- provides essential background information for appreciating the religions of india and the far east

Teach Yourself Eastern Philosophy

Politics & Social Sciences

Mel Thompson

Philosophy

Teach Yourself Books

Philosophy of Mind

<p>People are faced with choices every day, and even a series of ordinary decisions, made over time, can have tremendous impact. In this revised edition of <i>Teach Yourself Ethics</i>, readers will explore moral and societal issues in a systematic way, by examining the work of leading thinkers and placing this work in the context of key ethical themes.</p>

Teach Yourself Ethics

Teach Yourself Bks

Here is an accessible yet comprehensive review of the people and ideas that have shaped cultures through the centuries. Author Mel Thompson identifies philosophers and their followers with schools of thought and examines their contributions to and influences on society.

Teach Yourself Philosophy

McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books

An engaging and often hilarious survey of the far-from-fusty extra-curricular activities of some of philosophy’s finest practitioners Philosophers Behaving Badly examines the lives of eight great philosophersRousseau, whose views on education and the social order seem curiously at odds with his own outrageous life; Schopenhauer and Nietzsche, two giants of the 19th century whose words seem ever more relevant today; and five immensely influential philosophers of the 20th century, Russell, Wittgenstein, Heidegger, Sartre, and Foucault.

Philosophers Behaving Badly

nigel-rodgers

History

Peter Owen Publishers

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