{"product_id":"philosophies-of-self-a-cross-cultural-introduction","title":"Philosophies of Self: A Cross-Cultural Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWithout deference to any one religious tradition,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhilosophies of the Self\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003emakes cross-cultural analysis possible by introducing a multitude of understandings about ourselves that change how we think not only about philosophy of religion but philosophy in general.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a guide to the many different concepts of the self found in traditions around the world. Ideal for independent study or classroom teaching, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhilosophies of the Self\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents a break with the orientalist problems around the \"East-West\" dichotomy. By refusing to defer to any religious tradition, it allows you to learn about and evaluate philosophical conceptions of the self from a broad range of cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovering Shinto, Afro-Brazilian, Jain, Nyaya, Daoist, Nguni, as well as specific philosophical paradigms developed by Iqbal, Ifeanyi Menkiti, and Jacques Derrida, each chapter systematically explores conceptions of self that are specific to a philosophical tradition. Bringing together an international team of contributors, each chapter situates the concepts' definition, philosophical significance, historical context, and the relevant works or cultural locations in which they appear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom broad, high-level comparison to in-depth, close reading, the structure allows you to engage with the different concepts in a variety of ways. You are able to compare foundational ideas, draw on suggestions for further research and choose a combination of chapters for an in-depth cross-cultural study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51225901564189,"sku":"9781350463660","price":117.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/5692\/5213\/files\/9781350463660.jpg?v=1777583253","url":"https:\/\/bookdelico.com\/products\/philosophies-of-self-a-cross-cultural-introduction","provider":"Book Delico ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}