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Understanding Eastern philosophyRay Billington

Understanding Eastern philosophy

1997202 pages
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Has Western religion come to the end of the road? Ray Billington, renowned for his direct and accessible writing, considers how far Western religious and philosophical thinking can be enriched by the ideas of India and China. Understanding Eastern Philosophy is both a comprehensive overview of, and an outstanding introduction to, the key philosophies of the East and how they compare with those of the West. Ray Billington clearly presents the key tenets of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Jainism, Yin and Yang, and Confucianism, comparing and contrasting them with Western religions.Understanding…

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Editions

7 editions
  • Ebook · English · 2004
    Taylor & Francis Group Plc · 9780203174463
  • Other · English · 2002
    Taylor & Francis Group · 9781134793488
  • Other · English · 2002
    Taylor & Francis Group · 208 pages · 9781134793464
  • Other · English · 2002
    Taylor & Francis Group · 9781134793495
  • Other · English · 2002
    Routledge · 9781280566721
  • Other · English · 1997
    Routledge · 197 pages · 9780415129640
Asian PhilosophyNonfictionPhilosophyPhilosophy and religionPhilosophy, AsianPhilosophie orientaleEasternBuddhistische Philosophie