Shows how philosophical topics can benefit from interaction with Asian philosophy. This text explores: the formation of the self as an ethical problem; the fluidity of the self; the ethical nature of choice; the scope of ethics; the demands of ethics; and the nature of philosophy as an enterprise.
Presents an introduction to Asian philosophy via its canonical texts, ranging from the Upanishads to the Bhagavad Gita through Confucius to Zen Buddhism. This work aims to walk students through the texts, conveying the vitality and appeal of the works, and explaining their philosophical roots.
Questions for Further Consideration and Recommended Further Reading, which follow each relevant chapter, encourage readers to think further and to craft their own perspectives.
Provides an introduction to theories of the good life, by exploring the strengths and weakness of six simple statements of what a good life should be. Drawing on classic Chinese, Indian, Greek and Roman sources, this book considers the various ways in which one might think about the values that are worth aiming for.