{"product_id":"doing-philosophy-comparatively-9781350177550","title":"Doing Philosophy Comparatively","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat standards should we use to evaluate culturally distinct philosophies? What kind of barrier does language or cultural difference pose in our attempts to understand other traditions? How do we avoid our comparisons being biased?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e Doing Philosophy Comparatively \u003c\/i\u003eanswers these questions by providing a thorough overview of the methodology involved in extending philosophy across linguistic and cultural boundaries.  Now revised and updated to showcase the most recent developments in the field, this second edition engages with philosophies beyond the Anglo-European tradition and features:   Examples of cross-cultural philosophy from a wider range of non-Western traditions  Methodological innovations from works of comparative philosophy published in the last decade  Focused exercises for each chapter demonstrating how to interact meaningfully with primary texts and engage with recent debates in comparative philosophy  Updated discussion questions and readings  Introducing the \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent starting point for anyone interested in the field of comparative philosophy [...] Tim Connolly has established a benchmark for the study of comparative philosophy [...] by offering a clear summary of the key issues and by providing a platform for nurturing future philosophers to think beyond their localized perspectives. * OCCT Review (of the first edition) *\u003cbr\u003eThe author faces the topics [in this book] in a concise but thought-provoking manner ... [and] outlines the discipline in an exciting way ... [A] vibrant introduction to comparative philosophy. * Journal of East-West Thought (of the first edition) *\u003cbr\u003eIn this well-written, jargon-free textbook, Connolly sensitively addresses the worthiness and significance of comparative philosophy while also acknowledging the difficulties that arise from a comparative approach […] Each of the 11 chapters concludes with rich suggested readings and discussion questions that will serve well in classroom settings. This volume marks an extraordinary step forward in comparative philosophy, and this reviewer knows of no better guidebook. An invaluable resource for those pursuing a career in comparative philosophy. \u003cb\u003eSumming Up:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly recommended. * CHOICE (of the first edition) *\u003cbr\u003eThis book’s well-argued defense of comparative philosophy and illuminating discussions of its challenges and problems, as well as different comparative approaches, will provide invaluable resources for teaching and learning how to philosophize across cultural boundaries. Students will find the chapter-by-chapter exercises added to this new edition particularly helpful. * Sor-hoon Tan, Professor of Philosophy, Singapore Management University, Singapore *\u003cbr\u003eThis book’s lucid organization, engaging and accessible prose, and balanced presentation of competing views makes it the ideal introduction to comparative philosophy. * Stephen C. Angle, Professor of Philosophy, Wesleyan University, USA *\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent introduction to comparative philosophy, but it also serves as a wonderful pedagogical tool for a research and methods course. The text is clear, well-organized, and most importantly philosophically interesting. * Cameron Brewer, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Central Connecticut State University, USA *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of Tables Acknowledgements Introduction How this Book Works   \u003cb\u003ePart I. The Nature of Comparative Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003cb\u003e1.      \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs There Such a Thing as Comparative Philosophy? \u003c\/b\u003e The Legitimacy of “non-Western philosophy”  What is “philosophy” in comparative philosophy?  The “Comparative” Aspect  Conclusion    \u003cb\u003e2.      \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Goals of Comparison\u003c\/b\u003e A First Look at the Two Dimensions  The Interpretive Dimension: Comparing to Understand The Constructive Dimension: Comparing to Make  Philosophical Progress  Conclusion    \u003cb\u003e3.      \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Role of Tradition and Culture \u003c\/b\u003e Tradition and Philosophy  Culture  Which Traditions? Conclusion    \u003cb\u003ePart II. The Problems of Comparative Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003cb\u003e4.      \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinguistic Incommensurability \u003c\/b\u003e Background on the Term The Linguistic Relativity Thesis  Understanding Other Languages  Issues for Comparative Philosophers Conclusion   \u003cb\u003e5.      \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoundational and Evaluative Incommensurability \u003c\/b\u003e Foundational Incommensurability Evaluative Incommensurability Conclusion   \u003cb\u003e6.      \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne-Sidedness \u003c\/b\u003e The Meaning of One-sidedness  Avoiding One-sidedness  Conclusion   \u003cb\u003e7.      \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneralization \u003c\/b\u003e Cultural Essentialism  The Generalizations Debate  Generalizations and Evidence Conclusion   \u003cb\u003ePart III. Approaches to Comparison\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003cb\u003e8.      \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eUniversalism \u003c\/b\u003e Varieties of Universalism  Challenges and Criticisms  Conclusion   \u003cb\u003e9.      \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePluralism\u003c\/b\u003e The Case for Pluralism  Criticism and Evaluation Conclusion   \u003cb\u003e10.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eConsensus \u003c\/b\u003e Consensus in Theory and Practice  Evaluating the Consensus Approach Conclusion   \u003cb\u003e11.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlobal Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e  The Challenge of Global Philosophy  External Criticism  Global Problem-Solving Conclusion    \u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Practice of Comparative Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003cb\u003e12.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eStudy and Teaching Resources for \u003ci\u003eDoing Philosophy Comparatively\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Exercises Suggested Readings Further Questions for Discussion   Conclusion   Notes  Bibliography  Index","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019633000791,"sku":"9781350177550","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781350177550.jpg?v=1750780849","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/doing-philosophy-comparatively-9781350177550","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}