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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0192853740
ISBN-13
9780192853745
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1813796
Product Key Features
Book Title
Indian Philosophy : a Very Short Introduction
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2001
Topic
History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Eastern
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Philosophy
Book Series
Very Short Introductions Ser.
Format
Uk-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
4.8 Oz
Item Length
7 in
Item Width
4.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2001-269146
Reviews
'Indian Philosophy by Sue Hamilton, the perfect gift for anyone who wishesto sort out their karma and nirvana'The Independent Weekend Review 02/06/01, 'Indian Philosophy by Sue Hamilton, the perfect gift for anyone who wishes to sort out their karma and nirvana'The Independent Weekend Review 02/06/01
Series Volume Number
Vol. 47
Table Of Content
PrefaceIntroduction1. The Brahmanical beginnings: Vedic sacrifice and the early Upanisads2. Beyond Brahmanism: the Buddha and other renouncers3. Issues and justifications: language, grammar, and the emerging of polemics4. Nyaya and Vaisesika5. Developments in Buddhist thought: Abhidharma, Madhyamaka, and Yogicara6. Yoga and Samkhya7. Grammar again, and the exegetical traditions: Bhartrhari, Mimamsa, and VedantaFurther readingIndex
Synopsis
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., India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought, spanning some two and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions. In this intriguing introduction to Indian philosophy, the diversity of Indian thought is emphasized. It is structured around six schools of thought that have received classic status. Sue Hamilton explores how the traditions have attempted to understand the nature of reality in terms of inner or spiritual quest and introduces distinctively Indian concepts, such as karma and rebirth. She also explains how Indian thinkers have understood issues of reality and knowledge--issues that are also an important part of the Western philosophical tradition. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam., 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., 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., 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 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.
LC Classification Number
B131.H285 2001
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