Description: Previously the second edition of Oriental Philosophies this book introduces and analyzes the major Asian philosophical and religious traditions and provides insights into the ways in which fundamental philosophical questions have been considered in Asia. Asian Philosophies includes quotations and examples directly from the philosophical and religious texts discussed. It also provides a pronunciation guide for Sanskrit, Chinese, and Japanese words. The third edition of Asian Philosophies has been revised to include new chapters on Islam and Jainism; the latest scholarship in Part II. Buddhist Philosophies; and new sections on the rectification of names, new examples from the Chuang Tzu , new quotations from the Lao Tzu, a clearer presentation of Neo-Confucianism, and a new section on post-Maoist thought in Part III. Chinese Philosophies. In addition, all chapters now include clarified explanations, new examples, and corrections based on recent scholarship. A valuable reference book for any reader wishing a deeper understanding of Asian philosophical and religious traditions.

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