Eastern and Western Perspective of Consciousness
A dialogue between traditions of mind and being.
A dialogue between traditions of mind and being.
This volume places Eastern contemplative traditions and Western philosophical thought in conversation. It examines how different civilizations have interpreted the self, illusion, identity, liberation, reflection, being, and the possibility of consciousness beyond purely material or psychological frameworks.
Readers will encounter comparative themes between Vedanta, Buddhism, Taoist and contemplative streams on one side, and Western metaphysics, phenomenology, psychology, and philosophy of mind on the other. The result is a broader framework for studying consciousness that honors both disciplined reason and lived inner inquiry.
This volume is well suited for seekers, philosophers, and readers who want to understand how major wisdom traditions approach the mystery of awareness and the nature of the self.
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