Doing Metaphysics in a Diverse World: How We Make Sense of Things Across Cultures

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Stephen Green (Independent Scholar, UK)

Doing Metaphysics in a Diverse World

How We Make Sense of Things Across Cultures

Stephen Green (Independent Scholar, UK)

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Bloomsbury Academic
29 May 2025

Oriental & Indian philosophy; Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology; Black & Asian studies

In a world increasingly interconnected and fractious, cross-cultural dialogue about metaphysics matters more than ever. This essential resource introduces us to the multitude of ways philosophers make sense of things.

Drawing on China, Japan, the Indic world, Islamic and European thought as well as pre-colonial African and pre-Spanish Meso-American traditions, a team of leading philosophers and historians of ideas bring case studies, texts, themes and thinkers of very different thought worlds into conversation, including such topics as:

Spinoza and Wang Bi on substance and change

Kukai and Gregory Palamas on essence and energy

Phenomenological echoes in the metaphysics of a Tantric system

Sufi and Mayan reflection on the human role in constructing the cosmos

Senghor and African art as expression of an original philosophy.

On the basis of this exceptionally rich and diverse canvas, they reflect on questions of enduring human significance: What is suchness? What do we mean by being, becoming and beyond? What is personhood? How do we name and order our world? How should we live? Crossing cultures, languages and history, the authors’ inclusive approach liberates metaphysics and comparative philosophy from the constraints of traditional Western interpretation.

Edited by: Stephen Green (Independent Scholar UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 168mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 740g
ISBN: 9781350402492
ISBN 10: 1350402494
Pages: 424
Publication Date: 29 May 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Stephen Green is an Independent Scholar, UK.