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Striking beauty : a philosophical look at the Asian martial arts /

"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 outlo...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Allen, Barry, 1957- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Columbia University Press, Ã2015.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The Dao of Asian martial arts : themes from Chinese philosophy
  • From dualism to the Darwinian body : themes from western philosophy
  • Power and grace : martial arts aesthetics
  • What a body can do : martial arts ethics
  • Epilogue : martial arts and philosophy.