The Great Transformation

The Great Transformation explores the religious and philosophical traditions created by different civilizations from the ninth century BCE to the present day. Karen Armstrong delves into the teachings of figures such as Confucius, the Buddha, Socrates, and the mystics of the Upanishads, to reveal a consensus of abandoning selfishness and living a compassionate life. Armstrong urges readers to consider how today's institutions are attempting to create the kind of religion these sages had hoped to eliminate. A must-read for those interested in the history of philosophy and religion.