The Complete Idiots Guide To Eastern Philosophy
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| Author | : Jay Stevenson |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 432 |
| Release | : 2000-01-01 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 9780028638201 |
You're no idiot, of course. You know Eastern philosophy encompasses many countries and concepts, but when it comes to breaking down the basics—to discuss with others or for your own enlightenment—you can't tell Confucius from Krishna. Don't nix nirvana just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Eastern Philosophy is an extensive, reader-friendly guide that maps out the terrain along the various paths of knowledge. In this Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get:
| Author | : Jay Stevenson, PhD. |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 337 |
| Release | : 2003-02-05 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 0786548436 |
A revised edition to a solid performing book, with expanded content on various philosophers and ideas. -- The current edition has sold over 61,000 since its release in November of 1997. -- Existing content is great, but needs to be added to in order to more effectively compete with Philosophy for Dummies, which, at 360 pages, is 100 pages over our current edition. -- By its very nature, philosophy is not subject to a great deal of change over time, and therefore can be expected to continue to perform at or above current levels. Philosophy is all about being, knowing, and acting. It poses daring questions such as what exists, what counts as knowledge, and how do we know things? And, as life becomes more and more complicated, people turn to philosophy to help themselves better understand the world around them-politics, religion, family, the environment, and more. The Complete Idiot's Guide "RM" to Philosophy, Second Edition will continue the first edition's success in exposing beginners to the world of philosophy, its ideas, and its philosophers. It will contain expanded content on existing ideas and philosophers covered in the first edition, but it will also introduce new philosophers whose ideas were not included in the first edition, but whose contributions to the world of philosophy are perhaps now less obscure.
| Author | : Jay Stevenson |
| Publisher | : Alpha Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 9781592573615 |
Socrates admonition that 'the unexamined life is not worth living' still resonates with many people, and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Philosophy, Third Edition, is a great introduction to that mental exercise. The author skilfully covers the subject both historically and topically and brings the reader all the way up to the present, with insights into 21st-century philosophical thought. In this third edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Philosophy, readers will find- Essential philosophers and philosophies, from ancient times right up to today. Eastern as well as Western philosophy. More content, including the relationship of systems theory to philosophy today. Explanations of the latest thinking in 20th- and 21st-century philosophical thought.
| Author | : Gary Moring |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 430 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9781592571857 |
Offer a basic introduction to physics and explains Einstein's scientific theories in laymen's terms, including his theory of general relativity and exploration of quantum mechanics.
| Author | : Brandon Toropov |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 342 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9780028642628 |
You’re no idiot, of course. You know Taoism is one of the world’s oldest religions, based on simplicity and balance. However, you may not know it has important parallels with modern Western life: health, ecology, even in such pop culture icons as Luke Skywalker and The Beatles. But you don’t have to sit at the feet of a Taoist master to learn how the Taoist tradition has enlightened seekers throughout the centuries! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Taoism will show you exactly why Taoist principles appeal to people from every walk of life! In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: --The history of the Daode Jing, the world’s shortest core religious text, and Laozi, its mysterious author. --The teachings of Zhuangzi, the often-overlooked master sage of Taoism. --An explanation of ying-yang and what it represents. --Taoism’s relationship to Zen Buddhism.
| Author | : Jay Stevenson |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 342 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 9780028643380 |
Explores the ideas of several philosophers, including Socrates, Descartes, Kierkegaard, and Freud, and discusses how to create a philosophy and apply philosophical principles.
| Author | : Colin Wells |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 338 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781592571130 |
Some call it a friend to the U.S.; others a foe. Now get the facts on this complex and crucial nation. A detailed and comprehensive overview of this complex Middle Eastern country, this book covers Arabia's early history, the rise of the House of Saud, the discovery of Saudi oil, Islamic fundamentalism, day-to-day-life, and the country's connection to 9/11, as well as the country's future.
| Author | : Diane Morgan |
| Publisher | : Macmillan + ORM |
| Total Pages | : 440 |
| Release | : 2014-07-08 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 1466875542 |
The Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy & Religion provides a thorough discussion of the most widely practiced belief systems of the East. Author Diane Morgan understands how to direct the materialistic, linear way of Western thinking toward a comprehension of the cyclical, metaphysical essence of Eastern philosophy. With an emphasis on the tenets and customs that Western seekers find most compelling, this text is accessible to the novice yet sophisticated enough for the experienced reader. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, as well as the less-widely practiced faiths of Shintoism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Zoroastrianism. Learn the fundamentals of the tantric path to liberation and the relationship between sex and seeking. Discover the true meaning of Feng Shui, the philosophical underpinnings of Hatha Yoga and Taoist connection to the martial art of Tai chi chuan. And if you've ever wondered: what is the sound of one hand clapping?, this book will get you started on finding that answer. The Eastern traditions, with their emphasis on harmony and oneness, have much to offer us in our hectic, demanding lives. For a comprehensive, entertaining exploration of the beliefs of Asia, The Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy & Religion is the essential manual for the seeker in all of us.
| Author | : Nathan Barber |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 602 |
| Release | : 2011-10-04 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1101558563 |
• Fascinating, fact-filled writing that delivers hundreds of years in the life of the European continent • Terrific supplementary reading for AP History students
| Author | : Jeffrey B. Webb |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : God |
| ISBN | : 9781592574292 |
Today, with religion being talked about more than ever in the United States, and most Americans professing their belief in God, the time is ripe for an exploration of what God means, and has meant, throughout history. In this fascinating guide, Jeffrey Webb explores humanity's ideas of God, from the days of Pantheism through the Hebrew Scriptures and rabbinic tradition, to Christian Trinity and the New Testament, to the Qur an and God in the Sunni and Shi ite traditions, to present-day metaphysics and beyond. The religion category is hugely successful According to a 2003 Harris Poll, while only a quarter of Americans attend a religious service every week, 79% believe there is a God, and 66% are absolutely certain this is true The unbiased tone and coverage makes this book a perfect primer
