The Philosophy of Zen Buddhism

Zen Buddhism is a form of Mahāyāna Buddhism that originated in China and is strongly focused on...
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Author: Byung-Chul Han
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Language: English
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The Philosophy of Zen Buddhism by Han, Byung-Chul

The Philosophy of Zen Buddhism

¥4,884

The Philosophy of Zen Buddhism

¥4,884
Author: Byung-Chul Han
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Zen Buddhism is a form of Mahāyāna Buddhism that originated in China and is strongly focused on meditation. It is characteristically sceptical towards language and distrustful of conceptual thought, which explains why Zen Buddhist sayings are so enigmatic and succinct. But despite Zen Buddhism's hostility towards theory and discourse, it is possible to reflect philosophically on Zen Buddhism and bring out its philosophical insights.

In this short book, Byung-Chul Han seeks to unfold the philosophical force inherent in Zen Buddhism, delving into the foundations of Far Eastern thought to which Zen Buddhism is indebted. Han does this comparatively by confronting and contrasting the insights of Zen Buddhism with the philosophies of Plato, Leibniz, Fichte, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Heidegger and others, showing that Zen Buddhism and Western philosophy have very different ways of understanding religion, subjectivity, emptiness, friendliness and death.

This important work by one of the most widely read philosophers and cultural theorists of our time will be of great value to anyone interested in comparative philosophy and religion.



Author: Byung-Chul Han
Publisher: Polity Press
Published: 11/14/2022
Pages: 120
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.60w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9781509545100

About the Author
Byung-Chul Han is a full-time writer and the author of more than 20 books including The Scent of Time, Saving Beauty and The Burnout Society.

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