An Introduction to Indian Philosophy
An Introduction to Indian Philosophy is the definitive companion to the study of Indian philosophy. The book offers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to all the major philosophical concepts and issues in Indian thought. Ideal for undergraduate students the book is written and structured to reflect as closely as possible the way the subject is taught and studied. The book offers lucid coverage of Indian philosophy and breaks new ground, considering the latest directions in this growing area of philosophical interest. The book describes the various relationships and disputes between Indian traditions of thought in a chronological framework. All the major philosophical schools are covered. Key topics and controversies are illustrated by annotated translations of primary sources that are otherwise difficult to access. Christopher Bartley's rigorous analysis is supplemented by useful study features, including key examples from philosophical writing, summaries of core concepts, study questions, and guides to further reading.
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Contents
Some Types of Indian Religiosity
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1 |
Vedas and Upanisads
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2 Buddhist Origins
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13 |
3 Abhidharma Buddhism
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26 |
4 Sautrantika Buddhism
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35 |
5 Nagarjuna and Madhyamaka Buddhism
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56 |
Yogacara Buddhism
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68 |
7 Samkhya and Yoga
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82 |
9 The Mımamsa Vision
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117 |
10 Vedanta
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134 |
11 AdvaitaVedanta
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138 |
12 VisistadvaitaVedanta
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168 |
13 DvaitaVedanta and Madhva
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184 |
Some Saiva Philosophies of Kashmir
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Other editions - View all
An Introduction to Indian Philosophy: Hindu and Buddhist Ideas from Original ... Christopher Bartley No preview available - 2015 |
An Introduction to Indian Philosophy: Hindu and Buddhist Ideas from Original ... C. J. Bartley No preview available - 2020 |
An Introduction to Indian Philosophy: Hindu and Buddhist Ideas from Original ... Christopher Bartley No preview available - 2015 |
Common terms and phrases
Abhidharma Abhinavagupta actions Advaita Advaitins ātman atoms avidyā awareness basic belong Bhagavad Gītā Brahman Buddha Buddhist called causal cause cognition concepts consciousness construction of phenomena cosmos dharma Dharmakīrti differentiated Dignāga discussion and investigation distinct divine entities essence essential established everything existence expressed external objects factors finite Further reading human idealist ideas identity impermanent individual inference intrinsic nature jāti karma knowledge Kumārila liberation manifestation means of knowing meditation mental mind modes momentary Nāgārjuna non-conceptual notion Nyāya one’s perceived perception permanent person philosophical physical pramān.a pramāņas produced properties qualities Questions for discussion Rāmakan.t.ha Rāmānuja reality rebirth reflexive relation representations ritual Śaiva Śam.kara Samkhya Sautrāntika scriptures sense sense-faculties sensory Śiva skandhas smārta soul śruti stream of experiences substance superimposed svabhāva svalaks.an.a teaching theory things thought tradition ultimate unconditioned understanding understood universal unreal Upanis.ad Utpaladeva Vasubandhu Vedānta Vedas Vedic words