Eastern Philosophy: the Greatest Thinkers and Sages from Ancient to Modern Times

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By Kevin Burns

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'Do not do unto others what you do not want done to yourself.'
This Golden Rule of morality espoused by Confucius is just one of the many maxims that originate from Eastern philosophy. From Daoism to Islam, and from The Buddha to Zoroaster, the Eastern world contains some of the most ancient and influential approaches to philosophy that exist to date.
Spanning from 1200 BCE to the present day, this fascinating guide covers a wide breadth of Eastern thinkers including Muhammad, Lao Tzu and Gandhi. These individuals and their philosophical concepts are introduced in a lively and lucid narrative with fascinating biographical detail.
Packed with wisdom spanning thousands of years, Eastern Philosophy introduces some unique approaches to some of life's great questions.

Eastern Philosophy: the Greatest Thinkers and Sages from Ancient to Modern Times