Heideggar and Asian Thought

In the current resurgence of interest in Heidegger, an important aspect of his thought has been neglected-namely, his long-standing interest in Asian Philosophy, Heidegger and Asian Thought is the first book devoted to exploring this fascinating topic. It brings together essays by twelve scholars from India, China, Japan, Germany, and the United States, most of which were written especially for this volume. The essays discuss Heidegger’s thinking inrelation to Vedanta, Taoism,zen, and Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. Heidegger’s acquaintance from his familiarity with the Chuang-izu as early as 1930-is fully documented, including an account ofhis work on a partial translation of the Tao Te Ching into german. Contributors to the volume include eminent Heidegger scholars such as Otto Poggier, J.L.Mehta, Keiji Nishitani, and Joan Stambaugh. Of Particular interest are the essays by five philosophers from Japan, providing a fresh perspective on Heidegger’s thought from the standpoint of the Asian culture where Heidegger’s philosophy has made its deepest impression. This book will be of interest not only to Heidegger scholars but also to students of Asian and comparative philosophy and religion.