Western Thought for Asian Readers

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This book acquaints Asian readers with traditional ideas and values that have shaped the culture of Western world over centuries. Written in simple language, it throws light on dominant thinkers and ideas of classical Greece and Rome as well as the religious traditions of Jews and Christians. Greek mythology, Greek epic literature and drama are included in the survey. The impact of Greek philosophy in moulding of Western thought as well as the Roman interpretations of Greek philosophy are included. The history of Jewish and Christian interpretations og god and the human predicament are explained with clarity and compared and contrasted with Asian ideas. Special attention is given to controversial ideas which often confuse Asian readers, as for instance the Jewish and Christian assertion of their ideas as truth claims. The book will be useful to scholars of Asia as well as to general readers and students keen on understanding the sources of Western culture and its appeal today.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR D.L. Johnson

A scholar of Asian Studies, Professor D.L. Johnson obtained a Ph.D. degree from The University of Lowa. He holds the A.B. degree in English Literature and in Religious Studies from Augsburg College of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

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Title
Western Thought for Asian Readers
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8186921257
Length
xii+145p., Index; 23cm.
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