Eastern Philosophy: The Basics -

: Relates ancient ideas to contemporary world issues and Western philosophical counterparts. Reader Reception

Eastern Philosophy: The Basics - 2nd Edition - Victoria S. Harrison - Eastern Philosophy: The Basics

: A new section on the Yijing (I Ching) and expanded discussions on Indian philosophical systems. : Relates ancient ideas to contemporary world issues

: Chapters focus on fundamental concepts including Reason , Reality , Persons, Virtue, Authenticity, and Mind. Essential Questions : It tackles inquiries such as: What is the "self"? Is human nature inherently good or bad? How can one live an authentic life? What is the fundamental nature of reality? Notable Features of the Second Edition : Chapters focus on fundamental concepts including Reason

: The text introduces Confucianism , Daoism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

The book is organized thematically rather than chronologically, allowing readers to compare how different traditions address universal human questions.