Striking beauty : a philosophical look at the Asian martial arts
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B105.B64 A45 2015
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B105.B64 A45 2015
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General Shelving - 3rd Floor | B105.B64 A45 2015 | On Shelf |
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Book
Physical Desc
xiii, 252 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
UPC
40025131227
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"The first book to focus on the intersection of Western philosophy and the Asian martial arts, Striking Beauty comparatively studies the historical and philosophical traditions of martial arts practice and their ethical value in the modern world. Expanding Western philosophy's global outlook, the book forces a theoretical reckoning with the concerns of Chinese philosophy and the aesthetic and technical dimensions of martial arts practice. Striking Beauty explains the relationship between Asian martial arts and the Chinese philosophical traditions of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism, in addition to Sunzi's Art of War. It connects martial arts practice to the Western concepts of mind-body dualism and materialism, sports aesthetics, and the ethics of violence. The work ameliorates Western philosophy's hostility toward the body, emphasizing the pleasure of watching and engaging in martial arts, along with their beauty and the ethical problem of their violence."--Publisher's description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Allen, B. (2015). Striking beauty: a philosophical look at the Asian martial arts . Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Allen, Barry, 1957-. 2015. Striking Beauty: A Philosophical Look At the Asian Martial Arts. New York: Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Allen, Barry, 1957-. Striking Beauty: A Philosophical Look At the Asian Martial Arts New York: Columbia University Press, 2015.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Allen, B. (2015). Striking beauty: a philosophical look at the asian martial arts. New York: Columbia University Press.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Allen, Barry. Striking Beauty: A Philosophical Look At the Asian Martial Arts Columbia University Press, 2015.
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