| Classic Asian Philosophy: A Guide to the Essential Texts Contributor(s): Kupperman, Joel J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0195189817 ISBN-13: 9780195189810 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $45.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2006 Annotation: This is a second, revised edition of Kupperman's introduction to Asian philosophy via its canonical texts. Kupperman ranges from the Upanishads to the Bhagavad Gita through Confucius to Zen Buddhism, walking students through the texts, conveying the vitality and appeal of the works, and explaining their philosophical roots. Kupperman has made revisions throughout the text, clarifying where necessary, and added a new chapter on al-Arabi's The Bezels of Wisdom, a classic of Islamic Sufism. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Eastern |
| Dewey: 181 |
| LCCN: 2006043762 |
| Lexile Measure: 1190 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.5" W x 8.24" (0.56 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is a second, revised edition of Kupperman's introduction to Asian philosophy via its canonical texts. Kupperman ranges from the Upanishads to the Bhagavad Gita through Confucius to Zen Buddhism, walking students through the texts, conveying the vitality and appeal of the works, and explaining their philosophical roots. Kupperman has made revisions throughout the text, clarifying where necessary, and added a new chapter on al-Arabi's The Bezels of Wisdom, a classic of Islamic Sufism. |
