The Heart of Wisdom

The Heart of Wisdom
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages : 162
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ISBN-10 : 9781442221178
ISBN-13 : 1442221178
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Book Synopsis The Heart of Wisdom by : Richard White

Download or read book The Heart of Wisdom written by Richard White and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2012-12-14 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Heart of Wisdom explores the intersection of philosophy and spirituality. Though spirituality is a concept often viewed with skepticism by philosophers and others, spiritual concerns are prominent in many people’s lives, whether or not they ascribe to a religious creed. This book examines spiritual concepts like generosity, suffering, and joy, incorporating the various perspectives of great philosophers, including Nietzsche, Aristotle, and Derrida, as well as Eastern wisdom traditions, including Buddhism and Vedanta philosophy.


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