An ambitious comparative introduction to Asian thought, expertly
written for undergraduate courses in Asian Studies, Asian
philosophy and neighboring disciplines Recent decades have
witnessed a sharp increase of interest in the cultures and regions
of South and East Asia, owing in part to the prominent role Asian
economies have played in the era of globalization. Asian
Worldviews: Religions, Philosophies, Political Theories is a
unique, reader-friendly introduction to the intellectual heritage
of the region. Assuming no previous background in Asian cultural
history, Asian Worldviews moves beyond chronological and geographic
boundaries to present an integrated treatment of the beliefs,
teachings, and ideologies that have shaped the worldviews of
approximately half of the global population. Rein Raud explores
forms of knowledge in China, India, Tibet, Japan, Korea, and
Southeast Asia, providing balanced coverage of all historical
periods from antiquity to the modern day. Asian Worldviews embraces
the connections rather than the divisions between the religious and
philosophical dimensions of South and East Asian thought, and
emphasizes a robust engagement with each culture's political,
social, and economic contexts. Clear, accessible chapters discuss
the development of religious, philosophical, and political thought
in India, China, and Japan, and provide succinct overviews of the
history of ideas in Korea, Tibet, and Southeast Asia. Throughout
the book, Raud uses a comparative approach to examine the mutual
influence and productive dialogue, past and present, between Asian
cultures as well as with the West, and considers the impact of
various worldviews on the development of modern Asian societies.
Comprehensive and well-informed by recent developments in the
scholarship, Asian Worldviews: Religions, Philosophies, Political
Theories is an unparalleled resource for a broad range of courses
in Asian studies, philosophy, religious studies, and global
politics, as well as an excellent introduction for non-specialist
readers looking for a contextual foothold in the rich cultural and
intellectual history of South and East Asia.
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