Tao and Trinity: Notes on Self-Reference and the Unity of Opposites in Philosophy [electronic resource] /
Austin, S.author.
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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Includes bibliographical references and index.
The being of illusion -- The Greeks and Greek issues -- Plato and followers -- Aquinas -- Being and appearance.
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.
Thomas, Aquinas, Saint, 1225?-1274.
Thomas, Aquinas, Saint, 1225?-1274.
Religion-Philosophy.
Religion.
Philosophy.
Aesthetics.
Philosophy, Ancient.
Philosophy, Asian.
Philosophy of Religion.
Religious Studies, general.
History of Philosophy.
Aesthetics.
Classical Philosophy.
Non-Western Philosophy.