书名: Understanding Eastern Philosophy
作者: Ray Billington (Author)
出版社: Routledge; 1 edition (September 29, 1997)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0415129656
ISBN-13: 978-0415129657
Book Description
Ray Billington explores the spirituality of Eastern thought and its differences from and relationships with the Western religious tradition by presenting the main principles of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Jainism and Confucianism.
Billington discusses the central themes of religious philosophy, comparing Eastern and Western views of belief of God, the soul, moral decision-making, nature, faith and authority. He then challenges theism, particularly Christianity, with its belief in a personal God bestowing a certain version of "truth". He concludes that the universal mysticism characteristic of Eastern thought provides a more realistic and rewarding path.
About the Author
Ray Billington was a Methodist minister until he was expelled in 1971 for heresy. He has since taught Eastern and Western philosophy at various universities in the US and UK and now teaches at the University of the West of England. He is the author of numerous books including Living Philosophy, 2nd edition (Routledge 1994) and East of Existentialism (Routledge 1990).
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作者: Ray Billington (Author)
出版社: Routledge; 1 edition (September 29, 1997)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0415129656
ISBN-13: 978-0415129657
Book Description
Ray Billington explores the spirituality of Eastern thought and its differences from and relationships with the Western religious tradition by presenting the main principles of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Jainism and Confucianism.
Billington discusses the central themes of religious philosophy, comparing Eastern and Western views of belief of God, the soul, moral decision-making, nature, faith and authority. He then challenges theism, particularly Christianity, with its belief in a personal God bestowing a certain version of "truth". He concludes that the universal mysticism characteristic of Eastern thought provides a more realistic and rewarding path.
About the Author
Ray Billington was a Methodist minister until he was expelled in 1971 for heresy. He has since taught Eastern and Western philosophy at various universities in the US and UK and now teaches at the University of the West of England. He is the author of numerous books including Living Philosophy, 2nd edition (Routledge 1994) and East of Existentialism (Routledge 1990).
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