Understand eastern philosophy
Thompson, Mel, 1946-2013
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Abstract: 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 it.
Main title:
Understand eastern philosophy / Mel Thompson.
Author:
Thompson, Mel, 1946-, authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition].
Imprint:
London [England] : Teach Yourself, 2012.©2012Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2013.
Collation:
1 online resource (16 entries) : 2 images ; digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Previous edition : 2003.Includes bibliographical references.Also available in print version.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: xv, 239 pages : illustrations
Contents:
Meet the author -- In one minute -- Introduction -- 1 Hindu philosophies -- 2 Early Buddhism -- 3 Jainism -- 4 Mahayana Buddhism -- 5 Confucianism -- 6 Taoism -- 7 Tantra -- 8 Zen -- Postscript -- Taking it further -- Glossary.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781444157598 ((print))1444157590 ((print))9781784022525 ((electronic version))
Dewey class:
181
LC class:
B121
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
502223
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