| Comparative Philosophy and Religion in Times of Terror Contributor(s): Allen, Douglas (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0739109960 ISBN-13: 9780739109960 Publisher: Lexington Books OUR PRICE: $120.78 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2006 Annotation: Comparative philosophy and religion can help us to understand the violence and terrror that often dominate our world. These new, creative studies - ranging in scope from ancient Biblical, Greek, Indian, and Chinese formulations to recent religious and philosophical positions - broaden and deepen our understanding of terror and present new possibilities for greater nonviolence, peace, and true security. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Terrorism - Philosophy | Movements - General - Philosophy | Political |
| Dewey: 303.625 |
| LCCN: 2006010214 |
| Series: Studies in Comparative Philosophy and Religion |
| Physical Information: 0.98" H x 6.37" W x 9.26" (1.18 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ever since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, concerns about violence, terror, and terrorism have dominated our contemporary lifestyle. Is religion a part of the problem or the solution? Can philosophical reflection help us to understand terror, violence, and insecurity? Can comparative philosophy and religion help us to overcome ethnocentrism, dangerous stereotypes, and think about new approaches to violence and terror? The authors of these timely studies provide brilliant insight into violence and terror as formulated by Plato, Aristotle, the Buddha, Confucius, Af-Farabi, Nietzsche, Dewey, Ueshiba, Gandhi, and Abdul Ghaffar Khan. Their diverse voices consider the threat of violence from various standpoints, taking religious and philosophical discourse as the starting point of the approach. This is a hopeful volume that offers new creative insights for the future. These studies allow us to analyze the real problems of violence, terror, and insecurity in much broader and deeper ways, and they present new approaches that offer possibilities for greater nonviolence, security, and peace. |