An Introduction to Indian Philosophy

Perspectives on Reality, Knowledge, and Freedom
1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-0-415-80003-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 346 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 226 mm, Gewicht: 486 g

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gupta, Bina (University of Missouri, USA)

Gupta, Bina

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Nicht-Westliche Philosophie Indische & Asiatische Philosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Sonstige Religionen Östliche Religionen Jainismus
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Buddhismus

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface. Abbreviations Part1 1. Introduction Part2: The Foundations 2. The Vedas 3. The Upanisads. Appendix I Translations of Selected Texts Part3: Non-Vedic Systems 4. The Cavaka Darsana and the Sramanas 5. The Jaina Darsana 6. The Bauddha Darsana. Appendix II Translations of Selected Textsfrom Non-Vedic Systems Part4: The Ancient Systems 7. The Mimamsa Darsana 8. The Samkhya Darsana 9. The Yoga Darsana 10. The Vaisesika Darsana 11. The Nyaya Darsana. Appendix III Translations of Selected Texts from the Ancient Systems Part5: Systems with Global Impact 12. The Buddhist Schools 13. The Vedanta Darsana. Appendix IV Translations of Selected Texts from the Buddhist Schools and the Vedanta Darsana Part6: TheTeachings of the Bhagavad Gita 14. The Bhagavad Gita Part7: Modern Indian Thought 15. Modern Indian Thought. Endnotes. Glossary. Bibliography. Index

Über Autor(innen)

Gupta, Bina
Bina Gupta is Curators' Distinguished Research Professor, Professor of Philosophy, and Director of South Asian Studies at the University of Missouri.

Bina Gupta is Curators' Distinguished Research Professor, Professor of Philosophy, and Director of South Asian Studiesat the University of Missouri.