Tao and Trinity: Notes on Self-Reference and the Unity of Opposites in Philosophy
The Chinese Tao and the Western Trinity have a fundamental unity of theme: the unity of opposites. Both are connected with problems as broad and diverse as how to describe the entire universe, how a system can talk about itself, the relationship between symbols and realities, and the nature of signs and sacraments.
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Tao and Trinity: Notes on Self-Reference and the Unity of Opposites in Philosophy
The Chinese Tao and the Western Trinity have a fundamental unity of theme: the unity of opposites. Both are connected with problems as broad and diverse as how to describe the entire universe, how a system can talk about itself, the relationship between symbols and realities, and the nature of signs and sacraments.
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Tao and Trinity: Notes on Self-Reference and the Unity of Opposites in Philosophy

Tao and Trinity: Notes on Self-Reference and the Unity of Opposites in Philosophy

by S. Austin
Tao and Trinity: Notes on Self-Reference and the Unity of Opposites in Philosophy

Tao and Trinity: Notes on Self-Reference and the Unity of Opposites in Philosophy

by S. Austin

Hardcover(2014)

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Overview

The Chinese Tao and the Western Trinity have a fundamental unity of theme: the unity of opposites. Both are connected with problems as broad and diverse as how to describe the entire universe, how a system can talk about itself, the relationship between symbols and realities, and the nature of signs and sacraments.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781137501585
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date: 11/21/2014
Edition description: 2014
Pages: 130
Product dimensions: 5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

Scott Austin is Senior Associate Professor of Philosophy at Texas A&M University, USA.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. The Being of Illusion 2. The Greeks and Greek Issues 3. Plato and Followers 4. Aquinas 5. Being and Appearance Conclusion Appendix One: Why Triads? Appendix Two: Eriugena
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