An Introduction to Indian Philosophy: Perspectives on Reality, Knowledge, and Freedom
An Introduction to Indian Philosophy: Perspectives on Reality, Knowledge, and Freedom by Bina Gupta
English | 2012 | ISBN: 0415800021 | 360 Pages | EPUB | 2.62 MB
English | 2012 | ISBN: 0415800021 | 360 Pages | EPUB | 2.62 MB
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.