Philosophy East and West, January 1989

Philosophy defined in its relationship to cultural traditions broadly integrates the professional discipline with literature, science, and social practices. Each issue includes debates on issues of contemporary concern and critical reviews of the most recent publications.

1. Special Memorial Notice: J. L. Mehta

   • J. L. Mehta Memorial Notice

     J. L. Mehta Memorial Notice (p. 2)

     John Carman
   • Problems of Understanding

     Problems of Understanding (pp. 3-12)

     J. L. Mehta

     DOI: 10.2307/1398877
2. On the Question of Relativism in the Chuang-tzu

   On the Question of Relativism in the Chuang-tzu (pp. 13-26)

   Robert E. Allinson

   DOI: 10.2307/1398878
3. Anthropic Web of the Universe: Atom and ātman

   Anthropic Web of the Universe: Atom and ātman (pp. 27-45)

   Plamen Gradinarov

   DOI: 10.2307/1398879
4. The Philosophical Concept of Foreknowledge in the Thought of Shao Yung

   The Philosophical Concept of Foreknowledge in the Thought of Shao Yung (pp. 47-65)

   Anne D. Birdwhistell

   DOI: 10.2307/1398880
5. Comment and Discussion

   • Śaṁkara on the Role śruti and anubhava in Attaining brahmajñāna

     Śaṁkara on the Role śruti and anubhava in Attaining brahmajñāna (pp. 67-74)

     Kim Skoog
   • The chien-pai Sophism: Alive and Well

     The chien-pai Sophism: Alive and Well (pp. 75-81)

     John Makeham

     DOI: 10.2307/1398882
6. Feature Book Review

   • The Philosophical Foundations of Han Fei's Political Theory by Hsiao-po Wang, Leo S. Chang

     The Philosophical Foundations of Han Fei's Political Theory by Hsiao-po Wang, Leo S. Chang (pp. 83-93)

     Review by: Stephen Young

     DOI: 10.2307/1398883
7. Book Reviews

   • Buddhism and Christianity in Japan: From Conflict to Dialogue, 1854-1899 by Notto R. Thelle

     Buddhism and Christianity in Japan: From Conflict to Dialogue, 1854-1899 by Notto R. Thelle (pp. 95-96)

     Review by: Shigeo H. Kanda

     DOI: 10.2307/1398884
   • Studies in the Philosophy of J. N. Findlay by Robert S. Cohen, Richard M. Martin, Merold Westphal

     Studies in the Philosophy of J. N. Findlay by Robert S. Cohen, Richard M. Martin, Merold Westphal (pp. 96-98)

     Review by: Joseph Prabhu

     DOI: 10.2307/1398885
   • Dogma in Medieval Jewish Thought: From Maimonides to Abravanel by Menachem Kellner

     Dogma in Medieval Jewish Thought: From Maimonides to Abravanel by Menachem Kellner (pp. 98-100)

     Review by: David Novak

     DOI: 10.2307/1398886
   • Huang-Lao zhi xue tong lun (General Survey of the Huang-Lao School) by Wu Guang

     Huang-Lao zhi xue tong lun (General Survey of the Huang-Lao School) by Wu Guang (pp. 100-104)

     Review by: R. P. Peerenboom

     DOI: 10.2307/1398887
   • The Twilight Language: Explorations in Buddhist Meditation and Symbolism by Roderick S. Bucknell, Martin Stuart-Fox

     The Twilight Language: Explorations in Buddhist Meditation and Symbolism by Roderick S. Bucknell, Martin Stuart-Fox (pp. 104-106)

     Review by: Lou Nordstrom

     DOI: 10.2307/1398888
   • Meetings with Remarkable Women: Buddhist Teachers in America by Lenore Friedman; Passionate Journey: The Spiritual Autobiography of Satomi Myōdō by Sallie B. King, Satomi Myōdō

     Meetings with Remarkable Women: Buddhist Teachers in America by Lenore Friedman; Passionate Journey: The Spiritual Autobiography of Satomi Myōdō by Sallie B. King, Satomi Myōdō (pp. 106-108)

     Review by: Richard B. Pilgrim

     DOI: 10.2307/1398889
8. Books Received

   Books Received (pp. 109-110)
9. News and Notes

   News and Notes (p. 111)
10. Back Matter

    Back Matter