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Aztec Philosophy: Understanding A World In Motion
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In Aztec Philosophy, James Maffie Shows The Aztecs Advanced A Highly Sophisticated And Internally Coherent Systematic Philosophy Worthy Of Consideration Alongside Other Philosophies From Around The World. Bringing Together The Fields Of Comparative World Philosophy And Mesoamerican Studies, Maffie Excavates The Distinctly Philosophical Aspects Of Aztec Thought.Aztec Philosophy Focuses On The Ways Aztec Metaphysicsthe Aztecs Understanding Of The Nature, Structure And Constitution Of Realityunderpinned Aztec Thinking About Wisdom, Ethics, Politics, And Aesthetics, And Served As A Backdrop For Aztec Religious Practices As Well As Everyday Activities Such As Weaving, Farming, And Warfare. Aztec Metaphysicians Conceived Reality And Cosmos As A Grand, Ongoing Process Of Weavingtheirs Was A World In Motion. Drawing Upon Linguistic, Ethnohistorical, Archaeological, Historical, And Contemporary Ethnographic Evidence, Maffie Argues That Aztec Metaphysics Maintained A Processive, Transformational, And Nonhierarchical View Of Reality, Time, And Existence Along With A Pantheistic Theology.Aztec Philosophy Will Be Of Great Interest To Mesoamericanists, Philosophers, Religionists, Folklorists, And Latin Americanists As Well As Students Of Indigenous Philosophy, Religion, And Art Of The Americas.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Aztec Philosophy: Understanding a World in Motion'? A: The book explores the sophisticated and coherent philosophical system developed by the Aztecs, particularly their metaphysical views on reality, ethics, and aesthetics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Aztec Philosophy' is James Maffie.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on September 1, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does 'Aztec Philosophy' have? A: The book contains 608 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who might benefit from reading 'Aztec Philosophy'? A: This book is suitable for Mesoamericanists, philosophers, religionists, folklorists, and students interested in indigenous philosophy and art.
- Q: Does 'Aztec Philosophy' cover both historical and contemporary perspectives? A: Yes, the book draws upon linguistic, ethnohistorical, archaeological, and contemporary ethnographic evidence.
- Q: What philosophical aspects does the book discuss? A: It discusses Aztec metaphysics, ethics, politics, aesthetics, and the relationship between these aspects and Aztec religious practices.
- Q: Is 'Aztec Philosophy' suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: While it provides an in-depth look at Aztec philosophy, readers with a basic understanding of philosophy and interest in Mesoamerican studies will benefit most.
- Q: What themes does Maffie address in regard to Aztec metaphysics? A: Maffie addresses themes such as the processive, transformational, and non-hierarchical views of reality held by Aztec metaphysicians.