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Between East And West (European Perspectives: A Series In Social Thought And Cultural Criticism)
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With This Book We See A Philosopher Well Steeped In The Western Tradition Thinking Through Ancient Eastern Disciplines, Meditating On What It Means To Learn To Breathe, And Urging Us All At The Dawn Of A New Century To Rediscover Indigenous Asian Cultures. Yogic Tradition, According To Irigaray, Can Provide An Invaluable Means For Restoring The Vital Link Between The Present And Eternityand For Reenvisioning The Patriarchal Traditions Of The West.Western, Logocentric Rationality Tends To Abstract The Teachings Of Yoga From Its Everyday Practicemost Importantly, From The Cultivation Of Breath. Lacking Actual, Personal Experience With Yoga Or Other Eastern Spiritual Practices, The Western Philosophers Who Have Tried To Address Hindu And Buddhist Teachingsparticularly Schopenhauerhave Frequently Gone Astray. Not So, Luce Irigaray. Incorporating Her Personal Experience With Yoga Into Her Provocative Philosophical Thinking On Sexual Difference, Irigaray Proposes A New Way Of Understanding Individuation And Community In The Contemporary World. She Looks Toward The Indigenous, Prearyan Cultures Of Indiawhich, She Argues, Have Maintained An Essentially Creative Ethic Of Sexual Difference Predicated On A Respect For Life, Nature, And The Feminine.Irigaray'S Focus On Breath In This Book Is A Natural Outgrowth Of The Attention That She Has Given In Previous Books To The Elementsair, Water, And Fire. By Returning To Fundamental Human Experiencesbreathing And The Fact Of Sexual Differenceshe Finds A Way Out Of The Endless Sociologizing Abstractions Of Much Contemporary Thought To Rethink Questions Of Race, Ethnicity, And Globalization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Between East and West'? A: The main theme of 'Between East and West' is the exploration of Eastern philosophies, particularly yoga, and how they can inform and challenge Western traditions, especially regarding concepts of sexual difference and community.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Between East and West' is Luce Irigaray, a prominent philosopher known for her work on feminist theory and cultural criticism.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Between East and West' published? A: The book was published on April 15, 2003.
- Q: Does this book incorporate personal experiences? A: Yes, Luce Irigaray incorporates her personal experiences with yoga to enrich her philosophical discussions.
- Q: What disciplines does the author draw from in this book? A: The author draws from ancient Eastern disciplines, particularly focusing on yoga and its relation to Western philosophical traditions.
- Q: Is there a focus on practical applications of yoga in the book? A: Yes, the book emphasizes the importance of breathing and everyday practices of yoga, contrasting them with abstract interpretations in Western philosophy.
- Q: What philosophical concepts are explored in the book? A: The book explores concepts such as sexual difference, individuation, community, and the relationship between life, nature, and femininity.
- Q: Who might benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in philosophy, feminism, Eastern spirituality, or cultural criticism may find this book particularly beneficial.