| Author | : Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan |
| Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
| Total Pages | : 716 |
| Release | : 2014-07-17 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 1400865069 |
Here are the chief riches of more than 3,000 years of Indian philosophical thought-the ancient Vedas, the Upanisads, the epics, the treatises of the heterodox and orthodox systems, the commentaries of the scholastic period, and the contemporary writings. Introductions and interpretive commentaries are provided.
| Author | : Bina Gupta |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 323 |
| Release | : 2012-04-19 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 1136653090 |
An Introduction to Indian Philosophy offers a profound yet accessible survey of the development of India’s philosophical tradition. Beginning with the formation of Brahmanical, Jaina, Materialist, and Buddhist traditions, Bina Gupta guides the reader through the classical schools of Indian thought, culminating in a look at how these traditions inform Indian philosophy and society in modern times. Offering translations from source texts and clear explanations of philosophical terms, this text provides a rigorous overview of Indian philosophical contributions to epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of language, and ethics. This is a must-read for anyone seeking a reliable and illuminating introduction to Indian philosophy.
| Author | : Rajmani Tigunait |
| Publisher | : Himalayan Institute Press |
| Total Pages | : 286 |
| Release | : 1983 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 9780893890766 |
A comprehensive outline of the major schools of Indian philosophy providing an overview of what comprises Indian philosophy.
| Author | : Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 738 |
| Release | : 1995-09 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 9780195638196 |
This Volume, A General Introduction To Indian Philosophy, Covers The Vedic And Epic Periods, Including The Expositions On The Hymns Of The Rig Veda, The Upanishads, Jainism, Buddhism And The Theism Of The Bhagvadgita.
| Author | : Satischandra Chatterjee |
| Publisher | : Motilal Banarsidass |
| Total Pages | : 464 |
| Release | : 2016-01-01 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 8120840178 |
The object of this book is to provide a simple introduction to the Indian systems of philosophy. Each one of these systems has had a vast and varied development. An attempt has been made to introduce the reader to the spirit and outlook of Indian philosophy and help him to grasp thoroughly the central ideas rather than acquaint him with minute details. Modern students of philosophy feel many difficulties in understanding the Indian problems and theories. Their long experience with university students has helped the authors to realise these, and they have tried to remove them as far as possible. This accounts for most of the critical discussions which could otherwise have been dispensed with. The book has been primarily written for beginners. The first chapter which contains the general principles and basic features of Indian philosophy, as well as a brief sketch of each system, gives the student a bird's-eye view of the entire field and prepares him for a more intensive study of the systems which are contained in the following chapters. It is hoped, therefore, that the book will suit the needs of university students at different stages, as well as of general readers interested in Indian Philosophy.
| Author | : Sue Hamilton |
| Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
| Total Pages | : 177 |
| Release | : 2001-02-22 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 0191540242 |
India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought, spanning some two and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions. This Very Short Introduction emphasizes the diversity of Indian thought, and is structured around six schools which have achieved classic status. Sue Hamilton explores how the traditions have attempted to understand the nature of reality in terms of an inner or spiritual quest, and introduces distinctively Indian concepts such as karma and rebirth. She also shows how Indian thinkers have understood issues of reality and knowledge — issues which are also an important part of the Western philosophical tradition. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
| Author | : A. Raghuramaraju |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 169 |
| Release | : 2007-08-10 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 019908792X |
This volume traces the impact of colonialism and Western philosophy on the dialogical structure of Indian thought and highlights the general tendency in contemporary Indian philosophy to avoid direct dialogue as opposed to the rich and elaborate debates that formed the pivot of the classical Indian tradition. It defines three possible areas of debate: between Swami Vivekanand and Mahatama Gandhi; V.D. Savarkar and Mahatama Gandhi; and Sri Aurobindo and Krishna Chandra Bhattacharyya—on state and pre-modern society, religion and politics, and science and spiritualism respectively. This book will be of considerable interest not only to students and scholars of Indian philosophy and religious studies but to scholars of politics and sociology as well.
| Author | : Jitendra Nath Mohanty |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 202 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 9780847689330 |
In this comprehensive textbook, renowned philosopher J. N. Mohanty examines the range of Indian philosophy from the Sutra period through the 17th century Navya Nyaya. Classical Indian Philosophy is divided into three parts that cover epistemology, metaphysics, and the attempt to transcend the distinction between subject and object. Instead of concentrating on the different systems, Mohanty focuses on the major concepts and problems dealt with in Indian philosophy. The book includes discussions of Indian ethics and social philosophy, as well as of Indian law and aesthetics. Classical Indian Philosophy is essential reading for students of Indian philosophy at every level.
| Author | : Heinrich Zimmer |
| Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
| Total Pages | : 721 |
| Release | : 2020-02-25 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 069120280X |
A Princeton Classics edition of an essential work of twentieth-century scholarship on India Since its first publication, Philosophies of India has been considered a monumental exploration of the foundations of Indian philosophy. Based on the copious notes of Indologist, linguist, and art historian Heinrich Zimmer, and edited by Joseph Campbell, this book is organized into three sections. “The Highest Good” looks at Eastern and Western thought and their convergence; “The Philosophies of Time” discusses the philosophies of success, pleasure, and duty; and “The Philosophies of Eternity” presents the fundamental concepts of Buddhism, Brahmanism, Jainism, Sankhya and yoga, and Tantra. This work examines such areas as the Buddhist Tantras, Buddhist Genesis, the Tantric presentation of divinity, the preparation of disciples and the meaning of initiation, and the symbolism of the mandala-palace Tantric ritual and twilight language. It also delves into the Tantric teachings of the inner Zodiac and the fivefold ritual symbolism of passion. Appendices, a bibliography, and general and Sanskrit indexes are included.
