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Understanding Eastern Philosophyprovides an accessible critical introduction to how some of the key philosophies of the East compare with those in the West. Starting from a discussion of the problems of distinguishing between religions and philosophies, Ray Billington presents a clear picture of the key tenets behind Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Jainism and ConfucianismMoving on to compare the key themes of religious philosophy that cut across East and West, such as a belief in God, the soul, moral decision-making, nature and authority, Understanding Eastern Philosophypresents a fascinating and controversial picture of the contribution theistic religions have to make. With its belief in a personal God bestowing a particular version of ‘truth’, Ray Billington concludes that the universal mysticism characteristic of Eastern thought provides a more realistic and rewarding path than is commonly supposed in the WestUnderstanding Eastern Philosophyassumes no prior knowledge of religion or philosophy.