Traditional Korean Philosophy Problems and Debates

Traditional Korean Philosophy Problems and Debates by Youngsun Back, published by Bloomsbury Academic in 2017, is a comprehensive anthology consisting of 246 pages. This volume features original essays that delve into the significant periods, issues, and debates that have shaped the history of Korean philosophy. It aims to provide readers with insights into the motivations and arguments of thinkers within this tradition, facilitating a deeper understanding of their philosophical contributions.
Readers will find in-depth analyses that engage with traditional Korean Buddhist and Confucian philosophy, showcasing the reflections and arguments that characterize these schools of thought. This collection includes contributions from notable contemporary Korean philosophers, marking a significant advancement in the study of Korean philosophy in Western contexts. The book emphasizes the importance of careful analysis and argumentation in philosophy, inviting readers to explore the complexities of Eastern philosophical traditions.
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This unique volume of original essays presents in-depth analyses of representative periods, problems, and debates within the long and rich history of Korean philosophy. It provides the reader with a sense of the problems that motivated thinkers within the tradition and the kinds of arguments that characterize their reflections. With contributions from some of the best and most significant contemporary Korean philosophers, this volume marks an important new stage in the Western-language study and appreciation of Korean philosophy. In order for philosophy to be understood and appreciated as philosophy it must at some point be presented and evaluated as the human effort to understand problems through a process of careful and sustained analysis and argument. This anthology offers Western readers the first opportunity to meet and engage with traditional Korean Buddhist and Confucian philosophy on these terms.
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