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02441. THE PSYCHOLOGY OE RELIGIOUS CONVERSION. Very good overview of sudden religious change, including types of conversions, effects, process and stages of conversion, mind-set of the convert, will to believe, who becomes converted, much more. 15p., 32f., 10b.   $105
 
02333. THE NATURE OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY. The concept of liberation from human suffering in the Upanishads is considered. Ideas of karma, the moksa or highest goal, and self knowledge are compared to Western thought and the philosophy of Albert Schwietzer, with quotations ranging from the Bhadavd-Gita to E. E. Cummings. 12p., 6f., 5b.   $84
 
02324. DISEMBODIED EXISTENCE. An argument for the possibility of life after death is a disembodied state. Problems of identity, bodily form, and memory are discussed in relation to death. 11p., 0f., 0b.   $77
 
02315. THE THEORY OF MEANING IN BUDDHISM. A basic discussion of the concept of the universal and its distinction in Buddhist philosophy. The relationship of truth to language is analyzed. 5p., 0f., 0b.   $35
 
02259. THE KORAN: SCRIPTURE AND LITERATURE. Very good, knowledgeable discussion of the Koran's primary place in the Moslem religion, it's effect as literature (in both English and Arabic), and how a true Moslem thinks the distinction would be almost blasphemous. 17p.. 16f., 7b.   $119
 
02257. JAPANESE BUDDHISM. Thorough overview of Buddhism in Japan since the 6th century focusing on schools of thought, cultural effects, aIso deals with rise of State Shinto in modern era. 10p.. 0f., 6b.   $70
 
02256. POLAND: THE ORIGINS OF HASIDISM. Detailed study of Jews in Poland since the 11th century, and how oppression and the aridity of Talmudic scholarship brought forth the unifying, emotional/spiritual movement of Hasidism in the 18th century. 10p.. 30f., 5b.   $70
 
02197. RELIGIOUS SKEPTICISM. A study of the history and philosophy of the great unbelievers down throughout man's history. The work is divided into the ancient, modern and contemporary 20th century worlds, and such figures as Nietzsche, the Deists, Hume, Santayana and Ayn Rand are considered. A thoroughly researched and documented essay. 62p., 153f., 38b.   $133
 
02055. GHANDI AND HINDU PHILOSOPHY. A brief biography of Ghandi, stressing the relationship between his personal philosophy of self-restrainst and pacifism and the tenets of Hindu philosophy. 11p. 11f. 7b.   $77
 
01819. THE ETHICAL DRUG INDUSTRY AND DRUG SUBSTITUTION. A comprehensive examination of the ethical standards of the drug industry and the practices of prescribing drugs. The thesis is advanced that the substitution of a drug for another manufacturer's version is a viable procedure, and the industry's arguments against substitution are untenable. The generic vs. brand controversy is seen from every angle, including the welfare system, hospital formulary practices, and the economics of substitution both for producers and consumers. The positions of the USP, the AMA and the government are examined in light of the arguments advanced in government hearings and in advertising. 57p., 103f., text sources.   $133
 
01344. RELIGIOUS IDEAS OF THE UPANISHADS. Concise summary of some of the major concepts found in the ancient Hindu teachings known as the Upanishads, focusing on the development of increasingly refined ideas on the true union of man and God. 9p., 13f., 4b.   $63
 
01300. HINDUISM. The history of early Hindu worship and religion is presented, and the basic principles of the Upanishads and the Rig Veda are illustrated by quotations from the texts. A good critical history of Indian civilization and the origins of its major religion. 12p.. 12f., 6b.   $84
 
01251. MYSTICISM. The attitudes and techniques of the mystical seeker are briefly reviewed. The mystic's goal of knowledge and power over body and mind is analyzed in Eastern and western approaches. 5p., 5f., 0b.   $35
 
01250. MEDITATION AS A NEUTRAL ACT. The techniques and purposes of meditation, in its Christian, Yoga and Zen forms, is discussed. The act of meditation is seen as a means to an end, usually a mystical experience. 6p., 0f., 0b.   $42
 
01241. TAOISM. This essay presents a general discussinn of the origins of Taoism, its place in Chinese philosophy, and its major teachings as related to Buddhism snd the modern world. 4p., 0f., 3b.   $28
 
00833. THE QUESTION OF NIHILISM IN MADYAMIKA BUDDHISM. The view of a radical criticism of being in the Madyamika dialectic is examined, and the criticism of that branch of Buddhism as nihilistic is rejected. 5p., 4f., 2b.   $35
 
00808. THE TAOISM OF LAO-TZU. The basic ideas of the Lao-Tzu (or Tao-Te-Ching) are presented and analyzed. Concepts of change, the sage's wisdom, and the ruler and his government are thoroughly elucidated. 10p., 0f., 3b.   $70
 
00764. MIRECA ELIADE. The ideas of the historian of religious belief are studied, with particuIar attention given to the works The Sacred and the Profane and Cosmos and History. Eliade's methodology and his views on religious man are also discussed. 8p., 0f., 7b.   $56
 
00748. TAO: RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL, HISTORICAL AND UNIVERSAL. The various applications of the teachings of the Tao-Te-Ching are viewed as a philosophical system. The doctrine of The Way and the metaphysical principles outlined in Taoist poems are expolred in detail. and the ideas of Lao-tze are criticized. 17p., 0f., 8b.   $119
 
00701. GANDHI'S CONCEPT OF AHIMSA. The Indian political and religious leader's philosophy of non-violent brotherhood is examined, as found in Erikson's study of the man. 3p.. 0f., 0b.   $21
 
00596. THE SPREAD OF BUDDHISM FROM INDIA INTO CHINA. Good study of impact of Buddhism on China, which includes history of this spread, and good survey of fit between Buddhist ideas and traditional Chinese culture. 14p., 10b. (notes in text.).   $98
 
00451. QUETZLCOATL: THE MASTER BUILDER. The feathered serpent god of the Toltec and Aztec Indians of ancient Mexico is discussed. The historical development of the god within different Mexican cultures is traced from the sixth to the 13th Centuries. 5p., 17f., 8b.   $35
 
00269. NORSE MYTHOLOGY. A brief overview of the underlying reasons for the strength and survival of Norse mythology; the literary forms used and the content of the major sagas are summarized. 8p., 5f., 4b.   $56
 
00242. MAGICAL THINKING. Overview of magical thinking in psychological terms: wishes influence reality, power of ritual actions, relation between magic and neurosis. 6p., 5f., 4b.   $42
 
00154. THE DEVELOPMENT OF ASTROLOGY. Good basic history of astrology from Sumerian times, including Egyptian and Chinese astrology, and how the Greeks provided most of the astrological symbols in use today. 10p., 12f., 5b.   $70
 
53856. IS THERE LIFE AFTER DEATH? A consideration of the arguments for and against life after death, in terms of ancient mythology and modern Marxist criticism. Immortality is seen as a persistent and necessary human conception. 6p., 0f., 0b.   $42
 
53778. AN ARGUMENT FOR IMMORTALITY. A personal argument for the truth of man's immortality; the life continuum of consciousness is seen as a belief in the infinity of the soul. 6p., 0f., 0b.   $42
 
53769. THE RELIGION OF THE ESKIMOS. Solid study of how the Eskimos view the universe: Spirits, customs, the need to be in a correct relationship with the forces of nature and the supernatural. 9 pages, 17 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.   $63
 
53401. ISLAMIC AND ARAB UNITY IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY. Concise overview of Pan-Islamic and Pan-Arab movements in the 19th Cent.; how both were started under the influence of American protestant missionaries, the aims of Pan-Islamic movement (grounded in the truth of traditional religion) and Pan-Arab movement (headed by Arab Christians, based on national-linguistic unity); their influence into the 20th Cent. 6p., 7f., 4b.   $42
 
53120. THE CULTURAL HISTORY OF VOODOOISM AND WITCHCRAFT. The reasons for magical thought in "pre-scientific" societies. Covers the role of voodoo as explanation of and remedy for evil, source of social solidarity; concentrates on Africa. 9p., 10f., 6b.   $63
 
52808. WITCHCRAFT BY CHARLES WILLIAMS. A review of history of the development of the idea of evil in the Christian church, placing emphasis on magic, the notion of the devil, and the doctrines of witchcraft. 6p., 0f., 0b.   $42
 
52767. THE SUTRA OF VIMALAKIRTI'S PREACHING. A sutra of Mahayama Buddhism is analyzed for its concept of the householder. The proper role of the householder is judged to be the maintenance of the home life, without the attachment or craving of worldly possessions. A thorough analysis of the Bodhisavatta ideal and the concepts of temptation and enlightenment in Mahayana Buddhism. 10p., 8f., 11b.   $70
 
52456. TAOISM. Basic overview of Taoism in China, its origin and influence on Chinese life; may overemphasize the unconscious contribution of Taoism to modern Chinese life. 8p., 3f., 5b.   $56
 
52339. GREEK RELIGION. Good thorough study of the development of classical Greek religion, from its origins in primdtive Aryan myths to its influence on drama and culture. 9 pages, 7 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $63
 
52225. THE NEW RELIGIONS BY NEEDLEMAN. Basic summary and review of this book arguing that the popularity of Eastern religions in "anti-establishment" circles is so socio-economically different than the original religious culture as to make them "new religions." 6p., 1f., 1b.   $42
 
52192. A DISCUSSION OF A WORLD UNION OF RELIGIONS. Interesting essay by committed "spiritualist," arguing that while doctrinal differences may hang up "religious bureaucrats," those with true faith in God and man are ready to transcend now. 4p.,0Of., 0b.   $28
 
52002. A HISTORY OF MAN S BELIEF IN REINCARNATION. Good summary of various reincarnation beliefs; Hindu and Bhuddist, but also animists, Plato and other Greeks, and Jains of India. 9p., 15f., sb.   $63
 
51920. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ISLAM AND RUDOLF OTTO'S CONCEPT OF THE NUMINOUS. Good clear examination of Otto's concept of the "awesome" (derived from Kant), applied to S.H. Nasr's study of the religious feelings of Islam. 10p., 14f., 4b.   $70
 
50117. MYSTICISM: EAST AND WEST. Aspects of mysticism are compared in Eastern and Western thought. The ideas of the Vedas and other eastern writings are contrasted with those of Plato and Dionysus, and Eastern mysticism such as Zen is seen as more sensual, while Western mysticism is deliberately transcendental. 6p., 6f., 3b.   $42
 
50002. WANG YANG-MING S INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRACTICAL LIVING. The section "Pulling Up the Root and Stooping Up the Source" in the Chinese book on ethics is discussed, with an emphasis on the Confucian ideals of "the great unity" and the perfect society. 6p., 0f., 0b.   $42
 
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