{"product_id":"asian-worldviews-religions-philosophies-political-theories-paperback","title":"Asian Worldviews: Religions, Philosophies, Political Theories - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRein Raud\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn ambitious comparative introduction to Asian thought, expertly written for undergraduate courses in Asian Studies, Asian philosophy and neighboring disciplines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecent decades have witnessed a sharp increase of interest in the cultures and regions of South and East Asia, owing in part to the prominent role Asian economies have played in the era of globalization. \u003ci\u003e Asian Worldviews: Religions, Philosophies, Political Theories\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique, reader-friendly introduction to the intellectual heritage of the region. Assuming no previous background in Asian cultural history, Asian Worldviews moves beyond chronological and geographic boundaries to present an integrated treatment of the beliefs, teachings, and ideologies that have shaped the worldviews of approximately half of the global population. Rein Raud explores forms of knowledge in China, India, Tibet, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, providing balanced coverage of all historical periods from antiquity to the modern day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAsian Worldviews\u003c\/i\u003e embraces the connections rather than the divisions between the religious and philosophical dimensions of South and East Asian thought, and emphasizes a robust engagement with each culture's political, social, and economic contexts. Clear, accessible chapters discuss the development of religious, philosophical, and political thought in India, China, and Japan, and provide succinct overviews of the history of ideas in Korea, Tibet, and Southeast Asia. Throughout the book, Raud uses a comparative approach to examine the mutual influence and productive dialogue, past and present, between Asian cultures as well as with the West, and considers the impact of various worldviews on the development of modern Asian societies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComprehensive and well-informed by recent developments in the scholarship, \u003ci\u003eAsian Worldviews: Religions, Philosophies, Political Theories \u003c\/i\u003e is an unparalleled resource for a broad range of courses in Asian studies, philosophy, religious studies, and global politics, as well as an excellent introduction for non-specialist readers looking for a contextual foothold in the rich cultural and intellectual history of South and East Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A masterly account of the formative ideas and values behind Asia's diverse cultural regions. Lucid and comprehensive, this book is invaluable for contemporary global understanding.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Thomas Kasulis, \u003ci\u003eOhio State University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Raud's \u003ci\u003eAsian Worldviews\u003c\/i\u003e brilliantly contributes to the vital and necessary task of guiding modern readers through the abundance and diversity of Asian philosophical and religious traditions. Not only is the reach of Raud's work impressively extensive, but the book places the philosophical perspectives and ideals of each culture within the contexts of their histories and societies, from classical times to the present. A must-read for those who wish to better understand how South and East Asian traditions have shaped the world of thought for millennia, and how they continue to shape it.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Douglas L. Berger, \u003ci\u003eLeiden University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecent decades have witnessed a sharp increase of interest in the cultures and regions of South and East Asia, owing in part to the prominent role Asian economies have played in the era of globalization. \u003ci\u003eAsian Worldviews: Religions, Philosophies, Political Theories\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique, reader-friendly introduction to the intellectual heritage of the region. Assuming no previous background in Asian cultural history, \u003ci\u003eAsian Worldviews\u003c\/i\u003e moves beyond chronological and geographic boundaries to present an integrated treatment of the beliefs, teachings, and ideologies that have shaped the worldviews of approximately half of the global population. Rein Raud explores forms of knowledge in China, India, Tibet, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, providing balanced coverage of all historical periods from antiquity to the modern day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAsian Worldviews\u003c\/i\u003e embraces the connections rather than the divisions between the religious and philosophical dimensions of South and East Asian thought, and emphasizes a robust engagement with each culture's political, social, and economic contexts. Clear, accessible chapters discuss the development of religious, philosophical, and political thought in India, China, and Japan, and provide succinct overviews of the history of ideas in Korea, Tibet, and Southeast Asia. Throughout the book, Raud uses a comparative approach to examine the mutual influence and productive dialogue, past and present, between Asian cultures as well as with the West, and considers the impact of various worldviews on the development of modern Asian societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComprehensive and well-informed by recent developments in the scholarship, \u003ci\u003eAsian Worldviews: Religions, Philosophies, Political Theories\u003c\/i\u003e is an unparalleled resource for a broad range of courses in Asian studies, philosophy, religious studies, and global politics, as well as an excellent introduction for non-specialist readers looking for a contextual foothold in the rich cultural and intellectual history of South and East Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eREIN RAUD\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Asian and Cultural Studies at Tallinn University, Estonia. He has published widely on Asian philosophy and cultural theory, and is the author of several books including \u003ci\u003eMeaning in Action: Outline of an Integral Theory of Culture\u003c\/i\u003e, which unites textual and sociological approaches to culture based on examples from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 15, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52725524889907,"sku":"9781119165972","price":71.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/0WCQXe2Xh39781119165972.webp?v=1763715355","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/asian-worldviews-religions-philosophies-political-theories-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}