Readings in the Philosophy of Religion: East Meets West - Hardcover

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9781405147163: Readings in the Philosophy of Religion: East Meets West

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ISBN 10: 1405147164 ISBN 13: 9781405147163

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2008

Through a diverse collection of carefully chosen selections, Readings in Philosophy of Religion: East Meets West offers an enlightening array of perspectives on Western and non-Western religious thought that makes more meaningful trans-cultural connections possible within philosophy of religion.

Includes a substantial selection of non-Western religious perspectives that are accessible to both students and instructors
Provides further clarity with comprehensive chapter introductions to orient reader to upcoming selections
Incorporates discussion of topics often neglected, such as religious non-realism, post-modernism, and feminist philosophy of religion

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From the Back Cover:

As our global awareness of religious diversity has expanded dramatically in recent years, the traditional boundaries of philosophy of religion have begun to broaden. To help foster this trend, Readings in Philosophy of Religion: East Meets West offers an enlightening array of Western and non-Western, theistic and non-theistic, religious thought. Combining key readings by contemporary philosophers with pivotal historical texts, this broad anthology brings together some of the best work in both Western philosophy of religion and Eastern thought – including selections on Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism.

With a third of the text devoted to non-Western viewpoints, the collection offers a refreshing new perspective on contemporary philosophy of religion. Selections on non-Western religious philosophy have been carefully chosen to supplement or challenge important presuppositions of Western reflection. Readings in Philosophy of Religion is a welcome bridge to an improved understanding of religion and its complex role in the twenty-first century world.

About the Author:

Andrew Eshleman is Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Holding degrees in philosophy (a Ph.D. from the University of California at Riverside) and religion (an M.A. from Claremont Graduate University), Dr. Eshleman has published several works on the philosophy of religion and moral responsibility.

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