An overview of Han Dynasty philosophy: its attention to change, its views on the cosmos, resonances across the myriad things, and the tripartite relation between Heaven, Earth and humanity, all within…
What can archeological finds tell us about the political and intellectual culture of Han China? We find out from an expert in the field (literally).
How historians like Sima Qian and Ban Gu have shaped our understanding of ancient Chinese history, including the history of philosophy.
The great Hindu epic Mahābhārata explores moral dilemmas and the permissibilty of lying, against the background of the ethical concept of dharma.
Peter speaks to Rupert Gethin about the no-self theory, and its implications for Buddhist ethics and meditation practices.
Two figures from the Mauryan dynasty, Kautilya and the king Ashoka, set out contrasting ideas about the ideal political rule.
The Buddha offers two parables to explain the purpose of his philosophical teaching.
The Four Noble Truths of the Buddha, and the function they are supposed to play in our lives.
The pioneering Sanskrit grammar of Pāṇini and its implications for philosophy of language.
An interview with Brian Black about the philosophical and social aspects of the Upanisads.
