World Philosophies an Historical Introduction Second Edition: A Historical Introduction - Softcover

Cooper, David E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0631232613 ISBN 13: 9780631232612

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2002

Synopsis

This popular text has now been revised to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of the growing number of people interested in all the main philosophical traditions of the world. * Introduces all the main philosophical systems of the world, from ancient times to the present day. * Now includes new sections on Indian and Persian thought and on feminist and environmental philosophy. * The preface and bibliography have also been updated. * Written by a highly successful textbook author.

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Review:

'A multicultural feast of ideas and arguments! In language that is expressive, clear and often humorous, David Cooper has written a compelling history of philosophy, covering as it does not only the major figures in Western thought but also the main trends in non-Western philosophy.' Robert L. Arrington, Georgia State University

'By opening the door to cross-cultural comparison, Cooper has let in a draught that may blow away the whole house of cards, and uncover the parts of philosophy that the histories never reached.' Jonathan Rée, Times Higher Education Supplement

From the Back Cover:

Since it was first published in 1996, World Philosophies has been widely acclaimed as the most authoritative and wide-ranging single volume history of Eastern and Western philosophy, from ancient times to the present day. This popular book has now been revised to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of the growing number of people interested in all the main philosophical traditions of the world.

Vedanta, Taoism, Platonism, Islamic and Jewish mysticism, Zen Buddhism, Cartesianism, Kantian Idealism, Marxism, Pragmatism, Phenomenology and Existentialism, Analytical Philosophy and Postmodernism are among the movements discussed. New to the second edition are additional sections on aspects of Indian and Persian thought and on feminist and environmental philosophy. All these philosophical systems are viewed as attempts to provide integrated accounts of the place of human beings within the wider order of things, and to determine in the light of these philosophies the proper conduct of human life.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0631232613
• ISBN 13: 9780631232612
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 580