Maori Philosophy - (Bloomsbury Introductions to World Philosophies) by Georgina Stewart (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"This book is a concise introduction to Maori philosophy, covering the symbolic systems and worldviews of the indigenous people of Aotearoa, New Zealand. This book addresses core philosophical issues including Maori notions of the self, the world, epistemology, the form in which Maori philosophy is conveyed, and whether or not Maori philosophy has a teleological agenda. The book introduces key texts, thinkers and themes and includes pedagogical features including: - A Maori-to-English glossary; - Accessible English translations of primary source material; - Teaching notes, and reflections on how the studied material engages with contemporary debates - End-of-chapter discussion questions that can be used in teaching - Comprehensive bibliographies and guided suggestions for further reading. Maori Philosophy is an ideal text for students studying World Philosophies, or anyone who wishes to use indigenous philosophies or methodologies in their own research and scholarship"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Covering the symbolic systems and worldviews of the Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa, New Zealand, this book is a concise introduction to Maori philosophy. It addresses core philosophical issues including Maori notions of the self, the world, epistemology, the form in which Maori philosophy is conveyed, and whether or not Maori philosophy has a teleological agenda. <br/> <br/> Introducing students to key texts, thinkers and themes, the book includes: <br/><br/> - A Maori-to-English glossary and an index<br/> - Accessible interpretations of primary source material<br/> - Teaching notes, and reflections on how the studied material engages with contemporary debates<br/> - End-of-chapter discussion questions that can be used in teaching <br/> - Comprehensive bibliographies and guided suggestions for further reading.<br/> <br/> <i>Maori Philosophy</i>is an ideal text for students studying World Philosophies, or anyone who wishes to use Indigenous philosophies or methodologies in their own research and scholarship<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A significant, groundbreaking and fascinating book that examines Maori philosophy in a meaningful and contemporary way. It will become a core text for the many courses that draw on Indigenous knowledge and Matauranga Maori, educating and challenging the way we think.<br/>Linda Tuhiwai Smith, Professor of Maori and Indigenous Studies, Waikato University, New Zealand<br><br>In this book<i>, </i> 'native' philosopher Georgina Stewart traverses the breadth and depth of Maori ways of thinking and making sense of the world. The relationship between traditional and historical Maori philosophical notions and contemporary Maori philosophical thought is examined such that both discord and harmony are embraced.<br/>Hemi Dale, Director Maori Medium Education, University of Auckland, New Zealand<br><br>This book is an anthropology of Maori philosophy, a journey following Maori thought and metaphysics as it wrestles with the dictates of coloniality/modernity. A much-needed introduction to Maori thought, Stewart invites the reader to be more than a spectator but a participant in that fascinating journey.<br/>Garrick Cooper, Garrick Cooper, Senior Lecturer, Aotahi School of Maori and Indigenous Studies, University of Canterbury, New Zealand<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Georgina Stewart</b> is Associate Professor at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand.
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