Classical Indian Philosophy: A Reader
This is the work of a philosopher. Clear, cogent, and well organized, it is driven by a philosophical spirit as it lays out what schools hold and then invites the reader to examine those views critically.(Thomas A. Forsthoefel, Mercyhurst College)An excellent and long-overdue introduction to classical Indian philosophy. Drawing on many years of training in both traditional and academic philosophical circles, Deepak Sarma has identified the core texts of the various classical schools, provided them with lucid and concise introductions, and put together a very readable and accessible sampling of some of the main streams of Indian philosophical thought over the centuries. Indeed, the volume itself is part of that ongoing tradition. Suitable for course work and accessible to the educated reading public, this edition will, I predict, become the standard go-to text in the field.(Edwin Bryant, Rutgers University)With this collection, Sarma has performed a valuable service. The need for a reader of this kind, incorporating more recent translations of classical Indian philosophical texts, has been felt by many for a number of years. A most welcome addition to the teaching materials available in this field.(Jeffrey Long, author ofJainism: An Introduction and A Vision for Hinduism)The readings from original texts selected by Sarma are quite good and appropriate for introductory courses in classical Indian philosophy.(Choice)Classical Indian Philosophyis a strongly recommended and core addition to any religious and philosophical studies collection.(Midwest Book Review)...A welcome new resource...(Journal of the American ORiental Society1900-01-00)