ABSTRACT

World Philosophies presents in one volume a superb introduction to all the world’s major philosophical and religious traditions. Covering all corners of the globe, Ninian Smart’s work offers a comprehensive and global philosophical and religious picture.

In this revised and expanded second edition, a team of distinguished scholars, assembled by the editor Oliver Leaman, have brought Ninian Smart’s masterpiece up to date for the twenty-first century. Chapters have been revised by experts in the field to include recent philosophical developments, and the book includes a new bibliographic guide to resources in world philosophies. A brand new introduction which celebrates the career and writings of Ninian Smart, and his contribution to the study of world religions, helps set the work in context.

chapter |57 pages

South Asian Philosophies

chapter |47 pages

Chinese Philosophies

chapter |9 pages

Korean Philosophies

chapter |25 pages

Japanese Philosophies

chapter |32 pages

Islamic Philosophies

chapter |20 pages

Jewish Philosophies

chapter |87 pages

Europe

chapter |23 pages

North America

chapter |17 pages

Latin America

chapter |14 pages

Modern Islam

chapter |20 pages

African Philosophies

chapter |14 pages

Concluding Reflections