World Philosophies

<p><em>World Philosophies</em> presents in one volume a superb introduction to all the world’s major philosophical and religious traditions. Covering all corners of the globe Ninian Smart’s work offers a comprehensive and global philosophical and religious picture.</p><p>In this revised and expanded second edition a team of distinguished scholars assembled by the editor Oliver Leaman have brought Ninian Smart’s masterpiece up to date for the twenty-first century. Chapters have been revised by experts in the field to include recent philosophical developments and the book includes a new bibliographic guide to resources in world philosophies. A brand new introduction which celebrates the career and writings of Ninian Smart and his contribution to the study of world religions helps set the work in context.</p>