How the world thinks

HOW THE WORLD THINKS: A Global History of Philosophy

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🌎 The editor recommends a new style of general history of world philosophy, a broad-minded map of human thought.
From the "Axis Age" to the Information Age, from Europe to East Asia, from writing to oral history, it presents a panoramic view of the philosophical accumulation in cultural traditions around the world.
Observe the thinking patterns of different groups of people and reflect on one's own inherent beliefs and myths.
Recommended by Wang Rongrong, former president of the Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy and professor of philosophy at Loyola University Los Angeles, and Sarah Bakewell, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award and author of "The Existentialist Café"🌎 Content introduction: In this groundbreaking philosophical work with a global vision, the author, after traveling around the world, draws a broad map of human thought for readers in the form of written records.
One of the many unsolved mysteries of human history is why, at the same time, written philosophy flourished in China, India, and ancient Greece. These early philosophies profoundly influenced cultures in different parts of the world, yet what we in the West call “philosophy” is less than half of this story.
Starting with this book, the author broadens our philosophical horizons, delving extensively into philosophical thinking in Japan, India, China, and the Islamic world, as well as the lesser-known oral traditions of early thinkers in Africa and Australia. He also interviews thinkers from around the world, raising questions such as: Why is Western thinking more individualistic? Why has secularization had far less impact on the Islamic world than on Europe? In response to these questions, the author offers profound insights into the developmental paths of different regions, focusing on the similarities within their differences, demonstrating that understanding how others think is the first step toward a deeper understanding of ourselves.
🌎 Celebrity Recommendation: A novel work on the history of global philosophy! Rather than a mere accumulation of information, it explores the underlying foundations of various philosophical traditions. Drawing on questions and personal experiences across diverse cultures, it explores reflections on the nature of the world, the self, language, logic, value, goodness, knowledge, time, and karma. This book sheds light on the philosophical journey of human wisdom from ancient times to the present, from East to West. I hope everyone will follow along. Keep reading!
—Wang Rongrong, former president of the Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy and professor of philosophy at Loyola University Los Angeles. "With such a broad vision, unparalleled clarity of thought, and yet written with such ease, this book will enlighten, change perspectives, and broaden your mind. With this knowledgeable and friendly guide, you can embark on a remarkable journey through world philosophy."
— Sarah Bakewell, author of The Existentialist Café 🌎 This bold and compelling book attempts to humbly engage with philosophical traditions from other regions without condescendingly excluding their critiques from our discussion. … It is a deft and rigorous work.
— Jane O'Grady, Financial Times
Baggini's awareness, sensitivity, and willingness to listen and learn valuable points lift the book out of tunnel vision and into a fruitful dialogue.
—The Guardian

2022-05-01

民主与建设出版社

the new wave

384

9787513937399