Awakening: An Introduction to the History of Eastern Thought - Softcover

Bresnan, Patrick S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205242987 ISBN 13: 9780205242986

Publisher: Routledge, 2012

Synopsis

Provides an overview of the historical development of Eastern traditions of religious and philosophical thought.

 

Awakening: An Introduction to the History of Eastern Thought engages students with anecdotes, primary and secondary sources, an accessible writing style, and a clear historical approach.

 

The text focuses on India, China, and Japan, while showing the relationships that exist between Eastern and Western traditions. Patrick Bresnan consistently links the past to the present, so students may see that Eastern traditions, however ancient their origins, are living traditions and relevant to modern times.

 

Learning Goals

Upon completing this book readers will be able to:

• Recognize the relationships among the traditions being taught
• Appreciate the relevance of these traditions to modern times
• Understand the major issues of interpretation regarding the traditions
• Speculate about the future of each tradition
• Evaluate the pros and cons of conflicting teachings

 

 

About this title

About the Author

Patrick S. Bresnan

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205242987
• ISBN 13: 9780205242986
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 496