Non-Western philosophy
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Non-Western philosophy
Hardcover. This constructs a historically informed, multidisciplinary framework to examine how traditional Chinese knowledge systems and grammars of knowledge construction interacted with Western paradigms in the formation and development of modern academic disciplines in China. Editor(s): Makeham, John. Series: Formation of Development of Academic Disciplines in Twentieth Century. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: HPDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 150 x 30. Weight in Grams: 770.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The Chinese University Press
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629964788
- ISBN
- 9789629964788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.26
€ 57.26
Hardback. Since the mid-1980s, Taiwan and mainland China have witnessed a resurgence of academic and intellectual interest in ruxue - "Confucianism" - variously conceived as a form of culture, a system of learning, and a tradition of normative values. This study intends to examine the relationship between these activities and cultural nationalism. Series: Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series. Num Pages: 475 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 234 x 32. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674028111
- ISBN
- 9780674028111
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 46.06
€ 54.99
€ 46.06
paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPDF; HRK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Routledge United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780131455788
- ISBN
- 9780131455788
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 207.59
€ 207.59
Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: HPDF; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 132 x 10. Weight in Grams: 144.
- Publisher
- Sentient Publications United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591810247
- ISBN
- 9781591810247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.67
€ 20.99
€ 15.67
Paperback. This exceptionally successful survey text introduces the teachings and practice of Islam from its earliest origins up to its contemporary practice. John L. Esposito, an internationally renowned expert on Islam, traces the development of Islam and its impact on world history and politics. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: HPDC; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 282 x 15. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190632151
- ISBN
- 9780190632151
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 120.21
€ 120.21
Paperback. Series: Toronto Studies in Semiotics and Communication. Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; HPCF; HPDF; HPJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 257 x 56. Weight in Grams: 1914.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442613010
- ISBN
- 9781442613010
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.02
€ 64.02
Paperback. 'Surely one of the best surveys both of Maimonides and of his historical context .. an important contribution.' Oliver Leaman, Le'ela Editor(s): Kraemer, Joel L. Num Pages: 342 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HB; HPDF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Littman Library Of Jewish Civilization
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781874774266
- ISBN
- 9781874774266
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 31.92
€ 35.99
€ 31.92
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Lee, Joe. Series: For Beginners. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- For Beginners United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781934389072
- ISBN
- 9781934389072
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.22
€ 18.99
€ 17.22
Paperback. A yoga guide that places the emphasis on the needs of the body. This book contains line drawings and 'stop-action' photographs that aim success in practicing the asanas. Illustrator(s): Witts, Sati; Young, Rosemary; Peggs, Sue. Num Pages: 160 pages, Colour 'stop-action' photos and line illustrations. BIC Classification: HPDF; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 248 x 11. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Polair Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780954538910
- ISBN
- 9780954538910
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.64
€ 20.99
€ 20.64
Hardback. Editor(s): McWeeny, Jennifer; Butnor, Ashby. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HPDF; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231166249
- ISBN
- 9780231166249
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.84€ 89.24
€ 117.84
€ 89.24
Paperback. Composed by Tibet's great yogi-scholar and founder of the Ge-luk-ba school, Dzong-ka-ba's (1357-1419) "The Essence of Eloquence" stands as a landmark in Buddhist philosophy. This title focuses on how the conflict between appearance and reality is presented in the Mind-Only, or Yogic Practice, School. Num Pages: 542 pages, Includes a 92-page critical edition in Tibetan script. BIC Classification: HPD; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 542
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520239081
- ISBN
- 9780520239081
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 30.19
€ 41.99
€ 30.19
Hardback. This is the second volume in Jeffrey Hopkins's series on the Mind-Only School of Buddhism. It conveys the intellectual vibrancy of the different cultural interpretations of Dzong-ka-ba's "The Essence of Eloquence", and expands the key philosophical issues it addresses. Num Pages: 608 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; GTB; HPDF; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1112.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520211209
- ISBN
- 9780520211209
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.06€ 56.52
€ 73.06
€ 56.52
Hardback. An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy unlocks the mystery of ancient Chinese philosophy and unravels the complexity of Chinese Buddhism by placing them in the contemporary context of discourse. * Elucidates the central issues and debates in Chinese philosophy, its different schools of thought, and its major philosophers. Num Pages: 456 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405129497
- ISBN
- 9781405129497
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.27
€ 135.27
Paperback. An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy unlocks the mystery of ancient Chinese philosophy and unravels the complexity of Chinese Buddhism by placing them in the contemporary context of discourse. * Elucidates the central issues and debates in Chinese philosophy, its different schools of thought, and its major philosophers. Num Pages: 456 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405129503
- ISBN
- 9781405129503
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.31
€ 49.31
Paperback. This guide blends Taoist philosophy and the everyday use of its principles through the Chinese art of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. The primary focus is on movement and stillness, which harmonizes the softness of movement with the stillness of the inner self. Num Pages: 279 pages, illus with 8-page colour plate section. BIC Classification: HPDF; WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 17. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 279
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903900208
- ISBN
- 9781903900208
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.38
€ 17.99
€ 17.38
Paperback. Philo of Alexandria s life and work have been the object of a number of studies in recent years, especially in the United States and Germany. This interest is due first to the fascination this strange and complex personality continues to cause, with his combination of faith in the Old Testament and Hellenistic culture." Translator(s): Colbert, James. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HPD; HRJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 151 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- James Clarke & Co
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780227174494
- ISBN
- 9780227174494
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.42
€ 51.42
Paperback. This is a book for scholars of Western philosophy who wish to engage with Buddhist philosophy, or who simply want to extend their philosophical horizons. It is also a book for scholars of Buddhist studies who want to see how Buddhist theory articulates with contemporary philosophy. Num Pages: 400 pages, 10. BIC Classification: HPDF; HRAB; HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190204341
- ISBN
- 9780190204341
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.67
€ 69.67
Hardback. This study will attempt to understand, through both a careful reading of Kundera's oeuvre as well as a consideration of the Continental philosophical tradition, the place that Kundera calls "the universe of the novel." I argue that Kundera transforms--not applies--philosophical reflection within the art form of the novel. Series: Perspectives in Continental Philosophy. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DV; DS; HPD; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823268207
- ISBN
- 9780823268207
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.29
€ 78.29
Hardcover. Deals with the analyses and interpretations of modern Chinese philosophical discourses, especially those concerning theories of knowledge. This book is suitable for those who are interested in the fields of comparative philosophy, Chinese studies and theology. Num Pages: 372 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The Chinese University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629963279
- ISBN
- 9789629963279
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.71
€ 56.71
hardcover. The Confucian revival which manifests itself in the Modern Confucian current, belongs to the most important streams of thought in contemporary Chinese philosophy. This book introduces this stream of thought by focusing on the second generation Modern Confucians-Mou Zongsan, Tang Junyi, Xu Fuguan and Fang Dongmei. Num Pages: 308 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPDF; HRKN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The Chinese University Press Hong Kong
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629966881
- ISBN
- 9789629966881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.47
€ 60.47