Roger T. Ames Libros

"In a single volume, this brings to the forefront a diversity of perspectives concerning environmental philosophy. Informed scholars reflect upon our current understanding of biology, ecology, and non-western philosophical traditions in order to rethink the platform of the conservationist's cause. Each chapter reveals important insights and contains much original thinking as contributors explore new ideological resources for managing our global environment... must reading for all concerned persons who are actively involved in defending our natural resources." —David Edward Shaner, Furman University. Here, Western environmental philosophers and some of our most distinguished representatives of Asian and comparative philosophy critically consider what Asia has to offer. The first section provides an ecological world view as a basis for comparison. Subsequent sections include chapters by leading contemporary scholars in Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Buddhist thought that explore the Western perception of Asian traditions--the perception that Asian philosophy is a rich conceptual resource for contemporary environmental thinkers. "It would serve as valuable reading for anyone who is interested in the environment and in exploring new and traditionally Asian approaches to this crucial subject." —Shigenori Nagatomo, Temple University

Pese a su aparente sencillez, el Tao Te Ching de Lao-Tse es uno de los libros más completos y exigentes que se han escrito. Es, además, la base del taoísmo, lo que lo convierte en uno de los textos de referencia de la historia del pensamiento mundial, que primero impregnó todo el pensamiento oriental y luego ha penetrado poco a poco en el occidental. Los conceptos de tao, te o wuwei son, pues, universales. Dejarse llevar por la sabiduría y la capacidad de sugerencia de estos aforismos es la mejor manera de reflexionar (con serenidad) acerca de nosotros y de nuestro lugar en el mundo.