Absence: On the Culture and Philosophy of the Far East Book by Byung-Chul Hanpremium off white cream pages Stitched Binding Matte Cover Local Premium Copy Dimensions 5. 5 x 8. 26 inches Language English Pages amount 123 Summary In Absence: On the Culture and Philosophy of the Far East, Byung Chul Han contrasts Western philosophy's focus on "essence"defined, stable beingwith Far Eastern thought, which emphasizes "absence" and the fluidity of "the way" (dao). Han explores how this distinction influences various aspects of