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Comparative Essays in Early Greek and Chinese Rational Thinking (Hardcover, New Ed): Jean-Paul Reding Comparative Essays in Early Greek and Chinese Rational Thinking (Hardcover, New Ed)
Jean-Paul Reding
R3,761 Discovery Miles 37 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This collection of essays, by Reding, in the emergent field of Sino-Hellenic studies, explores the neglected inchoative strains of rational thought in ancient China and compares them to similar themes in ancient Greek thought, right at the beginnings of philosophy in both cultures. Reding develops and defends the bold hypothesis that Greek and Chinese rational thinking are one and the same phenomenon. Rather than stressing the extreme differences between these two cultures - as most other writings on these subjects - Reding looks for the parameters that have to be restored to see the similarities. Reding maintains that philosophy is like an unknown continent discovered simultaneously in both China and Greece, but from different starting-points. The book comprises seven essays moving thematically from conceptual analysis, logic and categories to epistemology and ontology, with an incursion in the field of comparative metaphorology. One of the book's main concerns is a systematic examination of the problem of linguistic relativism through many detailed examples.

Buddhism, Knowledge and Liberation - A Philosophical Study (Hardcover, New Ed): David Burton Buddhism, Knowledge and Liberation - A Philosophical Study (Hardcover, New Ed)
David Burton
R3,766 Discovery Miles 37 660 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Buddhism is essentially a teaching about liberation - from suffering, ignorance, selfishness and continued rebirth. Knowledge of 'the way things really are' is thought by many Buddhists to be vital in bringing about this emancipation. This book is a philosophical study of the notion of liberating knowledge as it occurs in a range of Buddhist sources. Buddhism, Knowledge and Liberation assesses the common Buddhist idea that knowledge of the three characteristics of existence (impermanence, not-self and suffering) is the key to liberation. It argues that this claim must be seen in the context of the Buddhist path and training as a whole. Detailed attention is also given to anti-realist, sceptical and mystical strands within the Buddhist tradition, all of which make distinctive claims about liberating knowledge and the nature of reality. David Burton seeks to uncover various problematic assumptions which underpin the Buddhist worldview. Sensitive to the wide diversity of philosophical perspectives and interpretations that Buddhism has engendered, this book makes a serious contribution to critical and philosophically aware engagement with Buddhist thought. Written in an accessible style, it will be of value to those interested in Buddhist Studies and broader issues in comparative philosophy and religion.

An Introduction to Madhva Vedanta (Paperback, New Ed): Deepak Sarma An Introduction to Madhva Vedanta (Paperback, New Ed)
Deepak Sarma
R1,460 Discovery Miles 14 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This introduction to the Madhva school of Vedanta is accessible to a wide audience with interest in Hinduism, Indian thought and in the comparative philosophy of religion. Deepak Sarma explores the philosophical foundations of Madhva Vedanta and then presents translations of actual debates between the Madhva and Advaita schools of Vedanta, thus positioning readers at the centre of the 700 year-old controversy between these two schools of Vedanta. Original texts of Madhvacarya are included in an appendix, in translation and in Sanskrit.

An Introduction to Yoga Philosophy - An annotated translation of the Yoga Sutras (Hardcover, New Ed): Ashok Kumar Malhotra An Introduction to Yoga Philosophy - An annotated translation of the Yoga Sutras (Hardcover, New Ed)
Ashok Kumar Malhotra
R3,761 Discovery Miles 37 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

With its promise of personal improvement, physical well-being and spiritual enrichment, yoga is enjoying a resurgence in popularity at the turn of the third millennium. To unravel the mystery of the discipline, its philosophies and relevance in contemporary life, the original text of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali must be explored. This book offers the first accessible translation and commentary on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. An introductory section examines the multidimensional aspects of yoga as philosophy, psychology, science, and religion, as well as exploring popular versions of yoga in the West. The core of the book offers a new translation of the entire text of the Yoga Sutras, in a language that is clear and comprehensible to students. Commentaries are presented to highlight the meaning of various statements (sutras) and key themes are outlined via sectional summaries. A full glossary of key words and names is also provided. Concluding chapters look at yoga in contemporary life, revealing the popularity of yoga in the 21st century through Star Wars, and exploring yoga's connection to health and science, contrasting yoga's holistic view of healing with that of the limited view of present day medical science. Sample physical, breathing and meditation exercises are provided. An Introduction to Yoga Philosophy offers a comprehensive introduction to the Yoga Sutras text of Patanjali to all students and interested readers of Indian philosophy and religion, world religions, east-west psychology, and mysticism.

Zen Flesh Zen Bones - A Collection of Zen and Pre-Zen Writings (Hardcover): Paul Reps, Nyogen Senzaki Zen Flesh Zen Bones - A Collection of Zen and Pre-Zen Writings (Hardcover)
Paul Reps, Nyogen Senzaki
R468 R384 Discovery Miles 3 840 Save R84 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"This book has been a steadfast portal through which millions in the West have peered to catch at the very least a glimpse of Zen mind at play in all its thought-shattering dialogue, humor, joy, and wisdom."--Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Wherever You Go, There You Are Zen Flesh, Zen Bones offers a remarkable collection of primary sources which enable readers to experience the meaning of Zen directly for themselves. It includes: 101 Zen Stories, a collection of tales recounting the experiences of Chinese and Japanese Zen Buddhist teachers over a period of over five centuries The Gateless Gate, a famous collection of Zen koans Ten Bulls, a commentary on the stages of awareness leading to enlightenment Centering, an ancient text from India that many consider to provide the foundations for Zen Buddhism When Zen Flesh, Zen Bones was first published in 1957 it created an instant sensation with an entire generation of readers who were just beginning to discover Zen. Over the years it has inspired leading Zen teachers, students and practitioners around the world, and its popularity is as strong today as ever.

Encyclopedia of Asian Philosophy (Hardcover, New): Oliver Leaman Encyclopedia of Asian Philosophy (Hardcover, New)
Oliver Leaman
R8,090 Discovery Miles 80 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Incorporating cultural and religious contexts, this unique Encyclopedia provides a vital guide to the main concepts and thinkers in Asian philosophy - starting with Abhidharma and ending with Zurvan.
The main philosophical trends and thinkers in each geographical area are featured, with an emphasis on endtemporary developments and movements. The A-Z structured encyclopedia emphasizes that Asian philosophy is not merely an ancient form of thought but that it is a living philosophy, with roots in the past, and also a potent and animate presence today. This translates into the reciprocal exchange of theories between Eastern and Western thinking, for example of new schools of thought such as orientalism. Requiring no prior knowledge of philosophy, religion or Asian cultures, this book is essential reading for students, teachers and the interested individual who wishes to gain an understanding of the philosophical basis to Asian cultural systems.

eBook available with sample pages: 0203187717

A Force for Good - The Dalai Lama's Vision for Our World (Paperback): Daniel Goleman A Force for Good - The Dalai Lama's Vision for Our World (Paperback)
Daniel Goleman 2
R389 R315 Discovery Miles 3 150 Save R74 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

An important manifesto on how we can change our world for the better from the unique mind of the Dalai Lama, penned by the internationally bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence 'It is not enough merely to espouse a noble vision, the Dalai Lama tells us - we need to move toward it. The Dalai Lama's vision beckons us all. Every one of us can be a force for good' The Dalai Lama has for decades travelled the world, meeting people from all backgrounds and sharing with them his wisdom and compassion. In his encounters with everyone, from heads to state to inhabitants of shanty towns, he has come across similar problems: values that help the wealthy to advance beyond the poor, an environmental disregard that could lead to global catastrophe and governments in paralysis, bereft of any positive, progressive policies. The Dalai Lama offers here his unique vision for a global economic system, one that applies principals of fairness and which values fulfilment, focusing on what is truly urgent and why. It is a manifesto that has the potential to reshape humanity as we know it and bring hope to millions.

Emptiness Appraised - A Critical Study of Nagarjuna's Philosophy (Hardcover): David F. Burton Emptiness Appraised - A Critical Study of Nagarjuna's Philosophy (Hardcover)
David F. Burton
R3,921 Discovery Miles 39 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Emptiness means that all entities are empty of, or lack, inherent existence - entities have a merely conceptual, constructed existence. Though Nagarjuna advocates the Middle Way, his philosophy of emptiness nevertheless entails nihilism, and his critiques of the Nyaya theory of knowledge are shown to be unconvincing.

Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance - An Inquiry Into Values (Paperback): Robert M Pirsig Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance - An Inquiry Into Values (Paperback)
Robert M Pirsig 1
R577 R439 Discovery Miles 4 390 Save R138 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A narration of a summer motorcycle trip undertaken by a father and his son, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance becomes a personal and philosophical odyssey into fundamental questions on how to live.

The narrator's relationship with his son leads to a powerful self-reckoning; the craft of motorcycle maintenance leads to an austerely beautiful process for reconciling science, religion, and humanism. Resonant with the confusions of existence, this classic is a touching and transcendent book of life.

This new edition contains an interview with Pirsig and letters and documents detailing how this extraordinary book came to be.

How to Hold a Cockroach - A book for those who are free and don't know it (full color version) (Hardcover): Matthew Maxwell How to Hold a Cockroach - A book for those who are free and don't know it (full color version) (Hardcover)
Matthew Maxwell; Illustrated by Allie Daigle
R712 Discovery Miles 7 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A History of Classical Chinese Thought (Paperback): Andrew Lambert A History of Classical Chinese Thought (Paperback)
Andrew Lambert; Zehou Li
R1,259 Discovery Miles 12 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Li Zehou is widely regarded as one of China's most influential contemporary thinkers. He has produced influential theories of the development of Chinese thought and the place of aesthetics in Chinese ethics and value theory. This book is the first English-language translation of Li Zehou's work on classical Chinese thought. It includes chapters on the classical Chinese thinkers, including Confucius, Mozi, Laozi, Sunzi, Xunzi and Zhuangzi, and also on later eras and thinkers such as Dong Zhongshu in the Han Dynasty and the Song-Ming Neo-Confucians. The essays in this book not only discuss these historical figures and their ideas, but also consider their historical significance, and how key themes from these early schools reappeared in and shaped later periods and thinkers. Taken together, they highlight the breadth of Li Zehou's scholarship and his syncretic approach-his explanations of prominent thinkers and key periods in Chinese intellectual history blend ideas from both the Chinese and Western canons, while also drawing on contemporary thinkers in both traditions. The book also includes an introduction written by the translator that helpfully explains the significance of Li Zehou's work and its prospects for fostering cross-cultural dialogue with Western philosophy. A History of Chinese Classical Thought will be of interest to advanced students and scholars interested in Chinese philosophy, comparative philosophy, and Chinese intellectual and social history.

Li Da And Marxist Philosophy In China (Paperback, New Ed): Nick Knight Li Da And Marxist Philosophy In China (Paperback, New Ed)
Nick Knight
R1,214 R1,034 Discovery Miles 10 340 Save R180 (15%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Scholars of Marxism will be in Nick Knight's debt for this pioneering study of one of the most important figures in the development of Marxism in China. Knight makes an important case about the relationship of Chinese Marxist thought to Marxist thought in general (with particular attention to Soviet Marxism). The book makes available to readers not just important texts of Chinese Marxism, but a whole series of texts of Marxism that were crucial to the political discourse of the thirties. Knight displays impressive erudition and command of these texts. In spite of the strong case he makes for his thesis, he retains throughout an admirable critical self-awareness that enhances the plausibility of his argument." -Arif DirlikDuke University

Why Be Happy? - The Japanese Way of Acceptance (Hardcover): Scott Haas Why Be Happy? - The Japanese Way of Acceptance (Hardcover)
Scott Haas
R717 R646 Discovery Miles 6 460 Save R71 (10%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Aham Sphurana - A Glimpse of Self Realisation - A Selection of Teachings from Sri Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi (Paperback): Open... Aham Sphurana - A Glimpse of Self Realisation - A Selection of Teachings from Sri Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi (Paperback)
Open Sky Press
R397 Discovery Miles 3 970 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Perfect Questions Perfect Answers (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Perfect Questions Perfect Answers (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
R146 Discovery Miles 1 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Optics, Astronomy and Logic - Studies in Arabic Science and Philosophy (Hardcover, New Ed): A.I. Sabra Optics, Astronomy and Logic - Studies in Arabic Science and Philosophy (Hardcover, New Ed)
A.I. Sabra
R3,198 R2,530 Discovery Miles 25 300 Save R668 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Running through the articles in this volume is the theme of the appropriation and subsequent naturalization of Greek science by scholars in the world of medieval Islam. The opening paper presents the historiography of this process, and the focus is then placed on Ibn al-Haytham, one of the most original and influential figures of the 11th century, and in particular in his contribution to the science of optics, both mathematical and experimental, and the psychology of vision. Professor Sabra then continues the analysis of how Greek thought was developed in the Islamic world with two studies of work based on Euclid's geometry and two on critiques of Ptolemaic astronomy. The final articles turn specifically to questions in the history of logic - Aristotelian syllogism, and Avicenna's views on the subject - matter of logic.

One Blade of Grass - Finding the Old Road of the Heart, a Zen Memoir (Paperback): Henry Shukman One Blade of Grass - Finding the Old Road of the Heart, a Zen Memoir (Paperback)
Henry Shukman
R488 R410 Discovery Miles 4 100 Save R78 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Art of War - A New Translation by Michael Nylan (Hardcover): Sun Tzu The Art of War - A New Translation by Michael Nylan (Hardcover)
Sun Tzu; Translated by Michael Nylan
R573 Discovery Miles 5 730 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Sun Tzu's book of strategy and psychology has as much to tell us today as when it was written 2,500 years ago. Michael Nylan, in her provocative introduction, sees new and unexpected lessons to be learned from The Art of War-in business, relationships, games of skill, academic careers and medical practices. Strategy, like conflict, is woven into society's very roots. Nylan's crisp translation "offers a masterly new evaluation of this classic work, which balances the overtly military content with a profound and thought-provoking analysis" (Olivia Milburn). It proves that Sun Tzu is more relevant than ever, helping us navigate the conflicts we know and those we have yet to endure.

Mudras of Yoga - 72 Hand Gestures for Healing and Spiritual Growth: Cain Carroll Mudras of Yoga - 72 Hand Gestures for Healing and Spiritual Growth
Cain Carroll; Contributions by Revital Carroll
R775 Discovery Miles 7 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Hand mudras have been used for centuries in yogic traditions to promote health and wellbeing, and they are considered valuable tools on the path of spiritual awakening. This card set provides 72 of the most important hand mudras used in yoga. The gestures presented support mental and spiritual development, and have a wide range of health benefits. Each card presents a full-colour image of the mudra with the Sanskrit name, transliteration and English translation. The back of each card includes concise information on technique and applications as well as the physical, energetic and spiritual benefits of the mudra. The accompanying booklet contains background information on the mudras, how to practice them at home, and details on how each of the 72 mudras can be used to address a variety of common health complaints. This card set will enrich the practice of students and teachers of yoga, and will be of interest to anyone looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of hand mudras.

Buddha is Dead - Nietzsche and the Dawn of European ZEN (Paperback): Manu Bazzano Buddha is Dead - Nietzsche and the Dawn of European ZEN (Paperback)
Manu Bazzano
R765 Discovery Miles 7 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Drawing on Zen as well as on Nietzsche's thought and its ramifications in and for western culture, this book is a fervent call for a re-visioning of philosophy as vocation. The author is critical of the status quo and committed to intellectual integrity; the result is a creative and adventurous enterprise which is no longer exclusively identified with academia or with the methodology of logic. Filtered through Nietzsche's hammer -- by which he sounded out gods old and new -- Buddhism in the West can avoid the pitfalls which emerged during its gestation period in the twentieth century: otherworldly spiritualism, conservatism, denial of the body. The philosophy of European Zen advocated by Manu Bazzano in 'Buddha is Dead: Nietzsche and the Dawn of European Zen' is an unconditional affirmation of living and dying to their fullest. It is an extraordinary fertile viewpoint that will be appreciated by all those who are interested in Eastern philosophy and religions, and who seek life-affirming wisdom.

The Way of the Warrior - Deluxe Silkbound Editions in Boxed Set (Hardcover): Sun Tzu, Miyamoto Musashi, Inazo Nitobe The Way of the Warrior - Deluxe Silkbound Editions in Boxed Set (Hardcover)
Sun Tzu, Miyamoto Musashi, Inazo Nitobe
R1,580 R1,318 Discovery Miles 13 180 Save R262 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Perfect Questions Perfect Answers (Hardcover): A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Perfect Questions Perfect Answers (Hardcover)
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
R135 Discovery Miles 1 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Philosophic Classics: Asian Philosophy, Volume VI (Paperback): Forrest Baird, Raeburne S. Heimbeck Philosophic Classics: Asian Philosophy, Volume VI (Paperback)
Forrest Baird, Raeburne S. Heimbeck
R3,410 Discovery Miles 34 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Accessible to today's readers, this anthology of readings is a survey of Asian thought-in India and China. It strikes a balance between major and minor figures, and features the best available translations of texts-complete works or complete sections of works-which are both central to each thinker or school and are widely accepted to be part of the emerging Asian canon. Introductions to each historical period and to each thinker, photographs, and a timeline help to keep learners focused throughout. For individuals interested in learning about World Religions, Asian thought, or Chinese and Indian philosophy.

The Yogasutra of Patanjali - A New Introduction to the Buddhist Roots of the Yoga System (Paperback): Pradeep P Gokhale The Yogasutra of Patanjali - A New Introduction to the Buddhist Roots of the Yoga System (Paperback)
Pradeep P Gokhale
R1,268 Discovery Miles 12 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book offers a systematic and radical introduction to the Buddhist roots of Patanjala-yoga, or the Yoga system of Patanjali. By examining each of 195 aphorisms (sutras) of the Yogasutra and discussing the Yogabhasya, it shows that traditional and popular views on Patanjala-yoga obscure its true nature. The book argues that Patanjali's Yoga contains elements rooted in both orthodox and heterodox philosophical traditions, including Sankhya, Jaina and Buddhist thought. With a fresh translation and a detailed commentary on the Yogasutra, the author unearths how several of the terms, concepts and doctrines in Patanjali's Yoga can be traced to Buddhism, particularly the Abhidharma Buddhism of Vasubandhu and the early Yogacara of Asanga. The work presents the Yogasutra of Patanjali as a synthesis of two perspectives: the metaphysical perspective of Sankhya and the empirical-psychological perspective of Buddhism. Based on a holistic understanding of Yoga, the study explores key themes of the text, such as meditative absorption, means, supernormal powers, isolation, Buddhist conceptions of meditation and the interplay between Sankhya and Buddhist approaches to suffering and emancipation. It further highlights several new findings and clarifications on textual interpretation and discrepancies. An important intervention in Indian and Buddhist philosophy, this book opens up a new way of looking at the Yoga of Patanjali in the light of Buddhism beyond standard approaches and will greatly interest scholars and researchers of Buddhist studies, Yoga studies, Indian philosophy, philosophy in general, literature, religion and comparative studies, Indian and South Asian Studies and the history of ideas.

Mengzi - With Selections from Traditional Commentaries (Paperback): Meng Zi Mengzi - With Selections from Traditional Commentaries (Paperback)
Meng Zi; Translated by Bryan W. Van Norden
R508 Discovery Miles 5 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Bryan Van Norden's new translation of the Mengzi (Mencius) is accurate, philosophically nuanced, and fluent. Accompanied by selected passages from the classic commentary of Zhu Xi--one of the most influential and insightful interpreters of Confucianism--this edition provides readers with a parallel to the Chinese practice of reading a classic text alongside traditional commentaries. Also included are an Introduction that situates Mengzi and Zhu Xi in their intellectual and social contexts; a glossary of names, places and important terms; a selected bibliography; and an index.

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