An introduction to Indian philosophy
Subtitle: perspectives on reality, knowledge, and freedom
By: Bina Gupta
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 343
ISBN-13: 9780415800020; 9780415800037; 9780203806128
Subjects: Indic Philosophy
Description: 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, the philosophy of language and ethics. This is a must-read for anyone seeking a reliable and illuminating introduction to Indian philosophy.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.