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Migrating Texts and Traditions
Sweet
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Description for Migrating Texts and Traditions
Paperback. Examining the phenomenon of the 'migration' of philosophical texts and traditions between cultures. Editor(s): Sweet, Professor William; Feist, Richard. Num Pages: 364 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 534.
There can be little dispute that culture influences philosophy: we see this in the way that classical Greek culture influenced Greek philosophy, that Christianity influenced mediaeval western philosophy, that French culture influenced a range of philosophies in France from Cartesianism to post-modernism, and so on. Yet many philosophical texts and traditions have also been introduced into very different cultures and philosophical traditions than their cultures of origin - through war and colonialization, but also through religion and art, and through commercial relations and globalization. And this raises questions such as: What is it to do French philosophy in Africa, or ... Read more
There can be little dispute that culture influences philosophy: we see this in the way that classical Greek culture influenced Greek philosophy, that Christianity influenced mediaeval western philosophy, that French culture influenced a range of philosophies in France from Cartesianism to post-modernism, and so on. Yet many philosophical texts and traditions have also been introduced into very different cultures and philosophical traditions than their cultures of origin - through war and colonialization, but also through religion and art, and through commercial relations and globalization. And this raises questions such as: What is it to do French philosophy in Africa, or ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of Ottawa Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
364
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Canada
ISBN
9780776607078
SKU
V9780776607078
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About Sweet
William Sweet has published extensively in philosophy and religious studies, particularly in the history of modern philosophy and religion, ethics, the philosophy of religion, and cross-cultural philosophy. Currently Past-President of the Canadian Philosophical Association, Sweet has also served on, and chaired, a number of national and international committees. He has received a number of awards, including the President's Award for ... Read more
Reviews for Migrating Texts and Traditions
[T]he book will have enduring value for researchers interested in the diffusion of philosophical ideas around the world.
Frederick Matern
Frederick Matern