World Philosophies by Ninian Smart

World Philosophies by Ninian Smart

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Summary

World Philosophies is a survey of intellectual achievement and the construction of world views. Anyone interested in gaining a comprehensive global understanding of philosophy and religion will be drawn to this original and unique book.

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World Philosophies by Ninian Smart

This is a collection of stories of philosophy and religion from around the world. The author discusses figures such as: Plato and Kierkega ard in the West; the Buddha and Mao Zedong in Asia; temples and Knibanga in Africa; and Rodo and Royce in America. It also includes ideas such as: Indian ideas of testimony and evidence; Chinese notions of moral development; Buddhist concepts of cosmology; and Latin American critiques of materialism.
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ISBN 13 9780415184663
ISBN 10 0415184665
Title World Philosophies
Author Ninian Smart
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1998-12-24
Number of pages 454
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