Myths and realities of the «eastern philosophy» (Book review:Rumyantseva T.G. Introduction to the Philosophy of the Ancient East.Minsk: RIHE, 2025. 80 p.)
https://doi.org/10.31162/2618-9569-2026-19-2-489-498
Abstract
The object of the research is the textbook by T.G. Rumyantseva on the philosophy of the Ancient East and its influence on the process of modern education. The purpose of the review has been to comprehend this publication as a special means of reflecting modern objective reality in relation to Eastern culture and Eastern philosophy. This involves analysis of the status of concepts and the discourse of presentation, the relationship with other scientific sources, and the study of the dialectic of content. As a result of the review, the unproductivity and negative significance of the proposed publication was proved, which does not allow a professional understanding of the directions of Eastern philosophy at the proper level. The reviewer reveals the heuristic potential of Arab-Muslim culture, concepts and meanings of Oriental philosophy for modern civilization, the importance of Oriental discourse and narrative as communicative technologies of power, existential presence.
About the Author
V. V. Valeitionok
Belarusian National Technical University
Belarus
Belarus
Valery V. Valeitionock , Cand. Sci. (Philosophy), Associate Professor of the Department of Political Science, Sociology and Social Management
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Review
For citations:
Valeitionok V.V. Myths and realities of the «eastern philosophy» (Book review:Rumyantseva T.G. Introduction to the Philosophy of the Ancient East.Minsk: RIHE, 2025. 80 p.). Minbar. Islamic Studies. 2026;19(2):489-498. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31162/2618-9569-2026-19-2-489-498
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