Oriental Philosophies [Paperback]

John M. Koller (Author)

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Written for students without prior coursework in philosophy, this book presents a survey of Hindi, Buddhist, and Chinese thought. It introduces students to the different ways in which fundamental philosophical questions have been considered in the Orient. Review Questions and a Further Reading section conclude every chapter. The second edition features expanded sections on yoga and Zen and revised material on Neo-Confucianism.

Product Details

• Paperback: 369 pages
• Publisher: Macmillan Coll Div; 2nd edition (January 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 002365810X
• ISBN-13: 978-0023658105
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,078,694 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Needs to be Reprinted!, August 29, 2001

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This review is from: Oriental Philosophies Second Edition (Board book)

Koller's book was my first serious introduction to Asian philosophy, and I though I read this as a busy high school senior trying to juggle classes, college applications, and extra-curriculars, I did not begrudge the time spent on this book.
Koller looks at the various Hindu, Buddhist, Chinese and Zen traditions, and gives serious outlines of their thought. What I found so entrancing was how he would select pieces of art which help exemplify the worldviews that he analyzes, whether it be a dancing Shiva or Chinese landscape, we see how philosophies can inform how a culture works, and it makes the book much more vivid and engaging. The ideas come alive.
The Asian perspective is becoming more important for Americans to understand, and I commend this book as a valuable tool in appreciating the East.