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Introduction to Asian Philosophy

Introduction to Asian Philosophy

Author(s): Joseph Dowd

Edition: 3

Copyright: 2024

Pages: 255

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Introduction to Asian Philosophy is designed to serve as the foundation for an introductory-level course on classical Chinese, Buddhist, and classical Hindu philosophy. Without sacrificing accuracy, it makes East and South Asian philosophy accessible to undergraduates and philosophy instructors of all backgrounds and skill levels. A thorough familiarity with this book's contents will enable any instructor trained in academic philosophy to teach an effective course. 

Each chapter includes a reading quiz and some suggested essay assignments as an appendix.

Introduction for instructors 
Chapter 1 What this book is about

Part I Classical Chinese philosophy 
Chapter 2 Confucianism 
Chapter 3 Daoism 
Chapter 4 Mohism 
Chapter 5 Legalism 

Part II Buddhist philosophy 
Chapter 6 An introduction to Buddhism 
Chapter 7 The four noble truths 
Chapter 8 The noble eightfold path 
Chapter 9 No Self 
Chapter 10 Mahayana 
Chapter 11 Madhyamaka 
Chapter 12 Yogacara 

Part III Classical Hindu philosophy 
Chapter 13 Introduction to classical Hindu philosophy 
Chapter 14 Pûrva Mimámsá
Chapter 15 Vedanta 
Chapter 16 Nyaya 
Chapter 17 Vaisesika 
Chapter 18 Samkhya 
Chapter 19 Yoga 

Appendices
References 
Suggested essay assignments 

Joseph Dowd

Joseph Dowd has a doctorate in philosophy from the University of California, Irvine. His research interests include ancient Chinese philosophy, ancient South Asian philosophy, and medieval European philosophy. He works as an instructor at California State University, San Bernardino.
 

Introduction to Asian Philosophy is designed to serve as the foundation for an introductory-level course on classical Chinese, Buddhist, and classical Hindu philosophy. Without sacrificing accuracy, it makes East and South Asian philosophy accessible to undergraduates and philosophy instructors of all backgrounds and skill levels. A thorough familiarity with this book's contents will enable any instructor trained in academic philosophy to teach an effective course. 

Each chapter includes a reading quiz and some suggested essay assignments as an appendix.

Introduction for instructors 
Chapter 1 What this book is about

Part I Classical Chinese philosophy 
Chapter 2 Confucianism 
Chapter 3 Daoism 
Chapter 4 Mohism 
Chapter 5 Legalism 

Part II Buddhist philosophy 
Chapter 6 An introduction to Buddhism 
Chapter 7 The four noble truths 
Chapter 8 The noble eightfold path 
Chapter 9 No Self 
Chapter 10 Mahayana 
Chapter 11 Madhyamaka 
Chapter 12 Yogacara 

Part III Classical Hindu philosophy 
Chapter 13 Introduction to classical Hindu philosophy 
Chapter 14 Pûrva Mimámsá
Chapter 15 Vedanta 
Chapter 16 Nyaya 
Chapter 17 Vaisesika 
Chapter 18 Samkhya 
Chapter 19 Yoga 

Appendices
References 
Suggested essay assignments 

Joseph Dowd
Joseph Dowd

Joseph Dowd has a doctorate in philosophy from the University of California, Irvine. His research interests include ancient Chinese philosophy, ancient South Asian philosophy, and medieval European philosophy. He works as an instructor at California State University, San Bernardino.