{"product_id":"9781350550056","title":"Reading Primary Sources in Asian Political Philosophy A Guide","description":"\u003ch1\u003eReading Primary Sources in Asian Political Philosophy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMalcolm Keating | Malcolm Keating\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ Eastern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical and succinct reading guide to the philosophy of classic and modern political texts from Asia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganized around a selection of texts from across Asia, this is an introduction to political thinkers and themes in the Asian philosophical tradition. Texts engage with topics from feminism to Chinese legalism and colonial rule. They range from the 5th-century to the 1950s and come from Japan, China, Indian, Philippines and Taiwan, providing an unrivalled insight into political thought in the region. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe focus throughout is on how to read the texts. Tacking complex ideas and unknown concepts, each chapter follows the same format. The historical context is provided before the central themes and arguments are discussed. An excerpt from the text is accompanied by a close reading of the main ideas which unpack the complexities.  A glossary and further reading suggestions give additional support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor anyone coming to Asian philosophy for the first time, here are the skills and tools you need to read and understand political thinkers from across its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMalcolm Keating \u003c\/b\u003eis Associate Professor of Philosophy at Smith College, USA. He is author of \u003ci\u003eReason in an Uncertain World: Nyaya Philosophers on Argumentation and Living Well \u003c\/i\u003e(forthcoming 2024, Oxford University Press), and \u003ci\u003eClassical Sanskrit for Everyone: A Guide for Absolute Beginners \u003c\/i\u003e(forthcoming 2024, Hackett Publishing). He is editor of \u003ci\u003eControversial Reasoning in Indian Philosophy: Major Texts and Arguments on Arthâpatti\u003c\/i\u003e (2020, Bloomsbury).\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 April 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350550056\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e192\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51223600562316,"sku":"9781350550056","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781350550056","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}