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Hardcover. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach to an Arabic mirror, this study evokes the mentality of the distinctive environment - the border region. It covers the literary, cultural, political and historical contexts and their confluence in Pseudo Mawardi's Nasihat al muluk. Series: Edinburgh Studies in Classical Arabic Literature. Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 2CSR; DSBB; DSK; HPDC; HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748696987
ISBN
9780748696987
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.85
€ 119.92

Hardback. One of the most controversial issues that divided Islamic philosophers and theologians for many centuries was whether human beings would have a spiritual or bodily existence after death. Suhrawardi, a pivotal figure in the history of Islamic philosophy, made a crucial contribution to this debate, with his idea of a world of image. Series: Edinburgh Studies in Islamic Apocalypticism and Eschatology. Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 black and white illustrations, 10 black and white tables. BIC Classification: HPDC; HRHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474415859
ISBN
9781474415859
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.02
€ 103.50

Paperback. Helps to discover the common ground shared between Islamic Sufism and Hindu Bhaktism through their literary expressions. This book examines two classic love poems- "The Story of Layla Majnun" (written by Nezami in the Sufi tradition) and "Gita Govinda" (written by Jayadeva in the Hindu tradition). Num Pages: 208 pages, figures. BIC Classification: HPDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 227 x 23. Weight in Grams: 336.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
World Wisdom
Condition
New
SKU
V9781933316635
ISBN
9781933316635
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.23

Hardback. A revolutionary archaeological discovery--considered by some to be as momentous as the revelation of the Dead Sea Scrolls--sheds fascinating new light on one of the most important texts of ancient Chinese civilization. Series: Translations from the Asian Classics. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; 2GDC; GTB; HPDF; HRKN5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 498.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
232
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231118163
ISBN
9780231118163
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.64
€ 80.25

Paperback. Dating for around 300 BC, this is an early work of the Chinese school of philosophy called Taoism. It offers a complete view of the cosmos and how human beings should respond to it. It has mystical insight into the nature of things and forms a basis for a humane morality and political utopia. Translator(s): Waley, Arthur. Series Editor(s): Griffith, Tom. Series: Wordsworth Classics of World Literature. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: HPD; HRKN5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 196 x 127 x 7. Weight in Grams: 84.
Publisher
Wordsworth Editions Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853264719
ISBN
9781853264719
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.13

Hardback. .
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
194
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857083111
ISBN
9780857083111
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. Free when packaged with any Damrosch World Literature title. Translator(s): Lau, D. C. Num Pages: 192 pages, glossary, notes. BIC Classification: 3D; HPD; HRKN5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 144.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
New Impression
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140441314
ISBN
9780140441314
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

paperback. Translator(s): Addiss, Stephen; Lombardo, Stanley. Num Pages: 128 pages, illus. BIC Classification: HPD; HRKN5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 133 x 8. Weight in Grams: 156.
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Indiana
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872202320
ISBN
9780872202320
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.42

Paperback. The Daodejing encapsulates the main tenets of Daoism, a philosophy and religion whose dominant image is the Way, a life-giving stream that enables individuals to achieve harmony and a more profound level of understanding. This new translation draws on the latest archaeological finds and brings out the word play and poetry of the original. Translator(s): Ryden, Edmund. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 168.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199208555
ISBN
9780199208555
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.89

Hardback. Editor(s): Potter, Karl H. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 690 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1399.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
690
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691633541
ISBN
9780691633541
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 350.10

Hardback. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HPDF; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231150941
ISBN
9780231150941
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.64
€ 80.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HPDF; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 294.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231150958
ISBN
9780231150958
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.68

Paperback. This comprehensive introduction explores the life, teachings, anddevelopment of Confucian thought from ancient times to the presentday. Drawing on the latest research and incorporating changinginterpretations of Confucius and his works by Chinese and Westernscholars, the text seamlessly links Confucius with our modern age. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPDF; HRKN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 15. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405188401
ISBN
9781405188401
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.14

Hardback. This comprehensive introduction explores the life, teachings, anddevelopment of Confucian thought from ancient times to the presentday. Drawing on the latest research and incorporating changinginterpretations of Confucius and his works by Chinese and Westernscholars, the text seamlessly links Confucius with our modern age. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPDF; HRKN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 530.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405188418
ISBN
9781405188418
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.30

paperback. The Arabic philosophical fable "Hayy Ibn Yaqzan" is a classic of medieval Islamic philosophy. This book places "Hayy Ibn Yaqzan" in its historical and philosophical context. Editor(s): Goodman, Lenn E. Translator(s): Goodman, Lenn E. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPDC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 346.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780226303109
ISBN
9780226303109
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 20.08

Hardback. Presents a collection of author's writings on Maimonides, comprising sixteen essays, three of which appear in English for the first time. This title provides translations of materials that are originally quoted in Hebrew, Arabic, Latin, German, and French; written an informative introduction highlighting the contributions found in each essay. Editor(s): Green, Kenneth Hart. Num Pages: 768 pages. BIC Classification: HPD; HRJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 164 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1044.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
768
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226776774
ISBN
9780226776774
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.51
€ 46.16

Hardback. Investigating the impact of Arabic medieval astrological and magical theories on early modern occult philosophy, this book argues that they provided a naturalistic explanation of astral influences and magical efficacy based on Aristotelian notions of causality. Series: Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBX; 3H; HPDC; HRQX2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 222 x 20. Weight in Grams: 472.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137399465
ISBN
9781137399465
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 160.21

Hardcover. This book of dialogues between Guy S. Alitto and "The Last Confucian", Liang Shu-ming covers cultural characteristics of Confucianism, Buddhism, Daoism, and reviews Mr. Liang's life and his contact with Li Dazhao, Chen Duxiu, Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai and others. Series: China Academic Library. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 530.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2013th Edition
Number of pages
382
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642358159
ISBN
9783642358159
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.36

Paperback. Includes sixteen collected essays that examine Chinese Philosophy around 4 major topics. This book deepens the fundamental inquiries, including: What is philosophy? Is there more than one origin of philosophy? Have we embraced other traditions as well as integrated others into our own? Series: Journal of Chinese Philosophy Supplement. Num Pages: 286 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPD; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 178 x 9. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781119036593
ISBN
9781119036593
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.32

Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 388.
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872207578
ISBN
9780872207578
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.68
€ 43.45

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