The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eastern Philosophy
- Authors
- Stevenson, Jay
- Publisher
- Alpha Books
- Tags
- philosophy , religion , spirituality
- ISBN
- 9780786531127
- Date
- 2000-01-09T00:00:00+00:00
- Size
- 1.33 MB
- Lang
- en
A comprehensive beginner's guide to knowing and understanding the principles of Eastern philosophy. Through Dr. Jay Stevenson's easy-to-understand language, readers learn:
\-- The basics of Hinduism and the origins of Hindu philosophy
\-- Ethical philosophy in India
\-- Unorthodox Indian philosophies
\-- Samyka and yoga
\-- Indian influence on the West
\-- Finding the "eightfold path"
\-- The spread of Buddhism
\-- Zen enlightenment
\-- The Yin/Yang school
\-- The philosophy of Taoism
\-- The philosophy of Confucianism
\-- Chinese influence on the West
\-- Eastern medicine, martial arts, herbal remedies
\-- The influence of Eastern philosophy on the arts (writing, painting, music)
\-- The influence of Eastern philosophy on Western thought