Classical Indian Philosophy

An Introductory Text

J. N. Mohanty (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

192 Seiten

2000
Rowman & Littlefield (Verlag)
978-0-8476-8932-3 (ISBN)

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The author examines the range of Indian philosophy from the Sutra period through to Navya Nyaya. It is divided into three parts that cover epistemology, metaphysics and distinction between subject and object. It also includes a discussion of Indian ethics and social philosophy.

In this comprehensive textbook, renowned philosopher J. N. Mohanty examines the range of Indian philosophy from the Sutra period through the 17th century Navya Nyaya. Classical Indian Philosophy is divided into three parts that cover epistemology, metaphysics, and the attempt to transcend the distinction between subject and object. Instead of concentrating on the different systems, Mohanty focuses on the major concepts and problems dealt with in Indian philosophy. The book includes discussions of Indian ethics and social philosophy, as well as of Indian law and aesthetics. Classical Indian Philosophy is essential reading for students of Indian philosophy at every level.

J. N. Mohanty is professor of philosophy at Temple University. He is the author of many books, including Reason and Tradition in Indian Thought (Oxford) and Transcendental Philosophy (Blackwell).

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 1. Indian Philosophy: A Historical Overview Part 3 I Theory of Knowledge (Pramana Sastra) Chapter 4 2. Theory of Knowledge (Pramana-Theory) Part 5 II. Metaphysics (Prameya Sastra) Chapter 6 3. The Categories (Pdarthas) Chapter 7 4. The Self(Atman) Chapter 8 5. Central Metaphysical Issues Part 9 IIIPhilosophy of Politics, Law and Morals (Dharma sastras) Chapter 10 6.State, Society and Law Chapter 11 7.Moral Philosophy Part 12 IV Religion and Art Chapter 13 8.Philosophy of Religion Chapter 14 9. Aesthetics orRasasastra Part 15 VBeyond the Pramana-Prameya Distinction Chapter 16 10. Beyond the Pramana-Prameya Distinction Chapter 17 Appendices Chapter 18 Bibliography Chapter 19 Index Chapter 20 About the Author

Erscheint lt. Verlag	12.3.2000
Reihe/Serie	Philosophy and the Global Context
Verlagsort	Lanham, MD
Sprache	englisch
Maße	153 x 236 mm
Gewicht	367 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Östliche Philosophie
ISBN-10	0-8476-8932-8 / 0847689328
ISBN-13	978-0-8476-8932-3 / 9780847689323
Zustand	Neuware