In this fine work,Eric Nelson pleasantly engages in a series of intercultural dialogues between Westem philosophy and Eastem philosophy,particularly focusing on early twentieth century German philosophical understandings and interpretations of both Chinese philosophy and Buddhist philosophy.Nelson delves into this rich and fascinating subject to help solve the issues and problems of intercultural communication and understanding through concrete intertextual case studies.His brief historical review of the primary ideas from each field is helpful,too.