Discovering Indian Philosophy

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Discovering Indian Philosophy

An Introduction to Hindu, Jain and Buddhist Thought

Philosophy East Asian and Indian philosophy

Author: Jeffery D. Long

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Language: English

Published by: Bloomsbury Academic

Published on: 25th January 2024

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 248 pages

ISBN: 9781350324824


Indian Philosophy: An Introduction

Indian Philosophy: An Introduction helps readers discover how the many and varied schools of Indian thought can answer some of the great questions of life: Who are we? How can we live well? How do we tell truth from lies?

Accessibly written for readers new to Indian philosophy, the book takes you through the main traditions of thought, including Buddhist, Hindu and Jain perspectives on major philosophical topics from ancient times to the present day. Bringing insights from the latest research to bear on the key primary sources from these traditions and setting them in their full spiritual, historical and philosophical contexts, Indian Philosophy: An Introduction covers such topics as:

  • Philosophies of action and knowledge
  • Materialism and scepticism
  • Consciousness and duality
  • Religious and cultural expressions

The book includes a pronunciation guide to Sanskrit and Indic language terms and a comprehensive guide to further reading for those wishing to take their study further.

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