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Infinity II (Hardcover): Agni Yoga Society Infinity II (Hardcover)
Agni Yoga Society
R496 Discovery Miles 4 960 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Miki Kiyoshi 1897-1945 - Japan's Itinerant Philosopher (Hardcover): Susan Townsend Miki Kiyoshi 1897-1945 - Japan's Itinerant Philosopher (Hardcover)
Susan Townsend
R4,817 Discovery Miles 48 170 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book takes us on a fascinating journey through the world of thought of Miki Kiyoshi, one of Japan's pre-eminent philosophers before the Pacific War, and thus makes us discover the man behind the philosopher. His collaboration with government think-tanks in the late 1930s has made him highly controversial in historiographical debates. His death in prison, six weeks after Japan's defeat, hastened the lifting of pre-war restrictions on civil rights in Japan. He was a prolific, diverse and original thinker, revered by the Japanese as a plain-speaking, deeply humanistic philosopher who connected with the real lives of the people. As a translator, editor and journalist he intoduced many works of western European literature and philosophy into Japan.

Tantric Sex - Volume 1 (Hardcover): Gabriel Pradiipaka Tantric Sex - Volume 1 (Hardcover)
Gabriel Pradiipaka
R1,185 Discovery Miles 11 850 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Great Prajna Paramita Sutra, Volume 1 (Hardcover): Naichen Chen The Great Prajna Paramita Sutra, Volume 1 (Hardcover)
Naichen Chen
R1,009 Discovery Miles 10 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Essays on Japan - Between Aesthetics and Literature (Hardcover): Michael Marra Essays on Japan - Between Aesthetics and Literature (Hardcover)
Michael Marra
R6,892 Discovery Miles 68 920 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

"Essays on Japan" is a compilation of Professor Michael F. Marra s essays written in the past ten years on the topics of Japanese literature, Japanese aesthetics, and the space between the two subjects. Marra is one of the leading scholars in the field of Japanese aesthetics and hermeneutics and has published extensively on medieval and early modern Japanese literature, thought, and the arts. This work will present the reader critical insight into the fields of Japanese aesthetics, literary hermeneutics, and literature, with essays on such texts and figures as Kuki Sh z, "The Tale of Genji," Motoori Norinaga, and Heidegger.

Chinese Philosophy - An Introduction (Hardcover): Ronnie L. Littlejohn Chinese Philosophy - An Introduction (Hardcover)
Ronnie L. Littlejohn
R4,631 Discovery Miles 46 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The philosophical traditions of China have arguably influenced more human beings than any other. China has been the home not only of its indigenous philosophical traditions of Confucianism and Daoism, but also of uniquely modified forms of Buddhism. As Ronnie L Littlejohn shows, these traditions have for thousands of years formed the bedrock of the longest continuing civilization on the planet; and Chinese philosophy has profoundly shaped the institutions, social practices and psychological character of East and Southeast Asia. The author here surveys the key texts and philosophical systems of Chinese thinkers in a completely original and illuminating way. Ranging from the Han dynasty to the present, he discusses the six classical schools of Chinese philosophy (Yin-Yang, Ru, Mo, Ming, Fa and Dao-De); the arrival of Buddhism in China and its distinctive development; the central figures and movements from the end of the Tang dynasty to the introduction into China of Western thought; and the impact of Chinese philosophers ranging from Confucius and Laozi to Tu Weiming on their equivalents in the West."

Heart (Hardcover): Agni Yoga Society Heart (Hardcover)
Agni Yoga Society
R516 Discovery Miles 5 160 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Thought Relics (Hardcover): Rabindranath Tagore Thought Relics (Hardcover)
Rabindranath Tagore
R483 Discovery Miles 4 830 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Xiaojing The Classic of Filial Piety - Chinese-English Edition (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition):... Xiaojing The Classic of Filial Piety - Chinese-English Edition (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Confucius; Translated by James Legge
R466 Discovery Miles 4 660 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Constructivism and Teachers in Chinese Culture - Enriching Confucianism with Constructivism (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Zitong... Constructivism and Teachers in Chinese Culture - Enriching Confucianism with Constructivism (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Zitong Wei
R2,657 Discovery Miles 26 570 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book provides a refreshing look at kindergarten teachers' practical knowledge and their context-specific reasoning of the usefulness of constructivism from a culturally emic perspective. Examining the similarities and differences between constructivism and Confucianism from both instructional and moral perspectives, it provides a unique contribution to teaching and teacher education. An understanding of the compatibility between constructivism and Confucianism is valuable in cross-cultural exchange and learning, and as such the book is a great source for educational researchers in a time of globalization.

Arcades Tarot - Haiku Poems (Hardcover): Camelia Elias Arcades Tarot - Haiku Poems (Hardcover)
Camelia Elias
R693 Discovery Miles 6 930 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Lost Age of Reason - Philosophy in Early Modern India 1450-1700 (Hardcover, New): Jonardon Ganeri The Lost Age of Reason - Philosophy in Early Modern India 1450-1700 (Hardcover, New)
Jonardon Ganeri
R1,463 Discovery Miles 14 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Lost Age of Reason deals with a fascinating and rich episode in the history of philosophy, one from which those who are interested in the nature of modernity and its global origins have a great deal to learn. Early modernity in India consists in the formation of a new philosophical self, one which makes it possible meaningfully to conceive of oneself as engaging the ancient and the alien in conversation. The ancient texts are now not thought of as authorities to which one must defer, but regarded as the source of insight in the company of which one pursues the quest for truth. This new attitude implies a change in the conception of one's duties towards the past. After reconstructing the historical intellectual context in detail, and developing a suitable methodological framework, Ganeri reviews work on the concept of knowledge, the nature of evidence, the self, the nature of the categories, mathematics, realism, and a new language for philosophy. A study of early modern philosophy in India has much to teach us today - about the nature of modernity as such, about the reform of educational institutions and its relationship to creative research, and about cosmopolitan identities in circumstances of globalisation.

Yugen-Do The Path of Elegance - Discourse on Dogen's Walking Mountains Sutra (Hardcover): Gianna Giavelli Yugen-Do The Path of Elegance - Discourse on Dogen's Walking Mountains Sutra (Hardcover)
Gianna Giavelli
R944 Discovery Miles 9 440 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Mindfulness for the High Performance World - A Practical, Skill-Based Approach to Developing and Sustaining Mindfulness,... Mindfulness for the High Performance World - A Practical, Skill-Based Approach to Developing and Sustaining Mindfulness, Equanimity and Balance (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
C. Norman Coleman, Karolynn F. Coleman
R2,087 Discovery Miles 20 870 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Mindfulness for the High Performance World provides a unique approach to mindfulness training, built upon the principles of Buddhist philosophy written in line with the Dalai Lama's description of meditation and mindfulness as "Science of the Mind". This unique volume explores mindfulness as a learnable skill in context with the underpinnings of the teachings of Eastern psychology. The authors, Norm, a physician, cancer researcher and triathlete and Karolynn, a psychotherapist, mindfulness meditation teacher and marathoner, live and work in a high-stress, high-expectation world. Their approach is rooted in an understanding that thoughts produce biochemical and physiological changes and provides a strategic framework to instruct an individual on how to categorize types of thoughts. After harnessing this ability, one is positioned to become both more aware of his or her thoughts as well as the specific patterns of sensations they produce, or Sentinel Sites . The awareness of what the mind is doing and the ability to interrupt a thought pattern and/or control the response almost instantly leads one to having a healthier life, improved relationships with others and better adaptability to one's environment. Emphasizing the importance of physical activity and nutrition, the authors present a systematic approach for people who want to learn and incorporate mindfulness and transform how they live without having to divert their lives and careers. Offering itself as an accessible and skill-based introduction to the principles, practices, and benefits of mindfulness, Mindfulness for the High Performance World is a useful resource for students, athletes and professionals living and working in high-performance, high-stress environments and also for mindfulness practitioners seeking to deepen their skill level.

A history of Indian philosophy (Volume IV) Indian Pluralism (Hardcover): Surendranath Dasgupta A history of Indian philosophy (Volume IV) Indian Pluralism (Hardcover)
Surendranath Dasgupta
R1,046 R949 Discovery Miles 9 490 Save R97 (9%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Jnana Yoga (Hardcover): Swami Vivekananda Jnana Yoga (Hardcover)
Swami Vivekananda
R940 Discovery Miles 9 400 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Tradition and Modernity - A Humanist View (Hardcover): Lai Chen Tradition and Modernity - A Humanist View (Hardcover)
Lai Chen; Translated by Edmund Ryden
R6,147 Discovery Miles 61 470 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In this collection of essays written over a period of some twenty years (1987-2006), Chen Lai reflects on the question in an informative and original way. He reads behind the political slogans and engages with the thought both of Max Weber, Talcott Parsons and Western sociology, and representative Chinese thinkers, notably Feng Youlan and Liang Shuming.

The Dermis Probe (Hardcover): Idries Shah The Dermis Probe (Hardcover)
Idries Shah
R531 Discovery Miles 5 310 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Studies on Contemporary Chinese Philosophy (1949-2009) (Hardcover): Qiyong GUO Studies on Contemporary Chinese Philosophy (1949-2009) (Hardcover)
Qiyong GUO; Edited by Paul D'Ambrosio
R7,757 Discovery Miles 77 570 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Guo Qiyong's edited volume on contemporary Chinese philosophy offers a detailed look at research on Chinese philosophy published from 1949-2009 in Mainland China and Taiwan. The chapters in this volume are broken down into either major themes or time periods in the history of Chinese philosophy. In each chapter after summarizing significant aspects of a particular theme or time period, lists are drawn up of the most important works, along with comments on their individual contributions. This volume allows readers to both familiarize themselves with specific texts and become immersed in the more general philosophical discourse surrounding the history of Chinese philosophy. It provides an in-depth look into serious debates and major discoveries in Chinese language philosophical scholarship from 1949-2009.

Philosophy in Early Safavid Iran - Najm al-Din Mahmud al-Nayrizi and His Writings (Hardcover): Reza Pourjavady Philosophy in Early Safavid Iran - Najm al-Din Mahmud al-Nayrizi and His Writings (Hardcover)
Reza Pourjavady
R4,361 Discovery Miles 43 610 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Muslim philosophical activities on the cusp of the Safavid era (i.e., late 9th/15th and early 10th/16th centuries) have so far escaped the attention of modern scholars. In Iran, the city of Shiraz was the principal center of philosophy at this time, and it was here that Najm al-Din Mahmud al-Nayrizi (d. after 933/1526), whose life and works are the subject of this book, spent his formative years. An accomplished Shi'i scholars, Nayrizi engaged with Avicennan as well as Suhrawardian philosophy in his works. Beside Nayrizi, the present study introduces his contemporaries among the philosophers of Shiraz and provides an outline of the main challenges of their thought, particularly of the two leading figures, Jalal al-Din al-Dawani (d. 908/1502) and Sadr al-Din al-Dashtaki.

Hierarchy (Hardcover): Agni Yoga Society Hierarchy (Hardcover)
Agni Yoga Society
R498 Discovery Miles 4 980 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Bhagavad-Gita (Hardcover): Edwin Arnold Bhagavad-Gita (Hardcover)
Edwin Arnold
R453 Discovery Miles 4 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Bhagavad Gita (Hardcover): Swami Swarupananda Bhagavad Gita (Hardcover)
Swami Swarupananda
R450 Discovery Miles 4 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Islam and Knowledge - Al Faruqi's Concept of Religion in Islamic Thought (Hardcover): Imtiyaz Yusuf Islam and Knowledge - Al Faruqi's Concept of Religion in Islamic Thought (Hardcover)
Imtiyaz Yusuf
R4,323 Discovery Miles 43 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This is an era when the Islamic World is making a range of attempts to redefine itself and to grapple with the challenges of modernity. Many schools of thought have emerged which seek to position modern Islam within the context of a rapidly changing contemporary world. Exploring and defining the relationship between religion and knowledge, Ismail Rafi Al-Faruqi, a distinguished 20th century Arab-American scholar of Islam, formulated ideas which have made substantial contributions to the Islam-and-modernity discourse. His review of the interaction between Islam and knowledge examines the philosophy behind this relationship, and the ways in which Islam can relate to our understanding of science, the arts, architecture, technology and other knowledge-based fields of enquiry. This book includes contributions from Seyyed Hossein Nasr, John Esposito, Charles Fletcher and others, and will prove an essential reference point for scholars of Islam and students of philosophy and comparative religion.

Confucius and the Analects - New Essays (Hardcover): Edited by Bryan W. Van Norden Confucius and the Analects - New Essays (Hardcover)
Edited by Bryan W. Van Norden
R4,843 Discovery Miles 48 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Confucius is a key figure not only in Eastern thought and philosophy but in world history as well. The Analects, the sayings attributed to him, is a classic of world literature. Nonetheless there is a great dispute about how to approach and understand both him and his work. This is the first anthology of critical writings on this crucial and influential work. The contributors come to the Analects from a variety of perspectives - including philosophical, philological, and religious - and address a host of key topics. Rigorous yet highly accessible, the volume will also include a general introduction and an exhaustive bibliography on English-language works on Confucius.

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