In Their Own Words

Considering the Asian Religions is an overview of the central features of the Asian religions-- Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto--for the general reader. This book breaks new ground by offering end-of-chapter evaluations from the standpoint of a Westerner committed to the core values of modernity--reason, cultural pluralism, and a more just and humane world for all. Those conclusions present both a challenge to some of the Asian religious beliefs and practices and a profound appreciation for ways they can be used to deepen and transform our own religious sensibilities.