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Zusatztext There is a lot to like about this book. It includes the key systems of classical Indian thought, is information dense, and draws on some key passages from primary texts. Informationen zum Autor Christopher Bartley, University of Liverpool, UK Klappentext Introducing the topics, themes and arguments of the most influential Hindu and Buddhist Indian philosophers, An Introduction to Indian Philosophy leads the reader through the main schools of Indian thought from the origins of Buddhism to the Saiva Philosophies of Kashmir. By covering Buddhist philosophies before the Brahmanical schools, this engaging introduction shows how philosophers from the Brahmanical schools-including Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, and Mimamsa, as well as Vedanta-were to some extent responding to Buddhist viewpoints. Together with clear translations of primary texts, this fully-updated edition features:. A glossary of Sanskrit terms. A guide to pronunciation. Chronological list of philosophers & works With study tools and constant reference to original texts, An Introduction to Indian Philosophy provides students with deeper understanding of the foundations of Indian philosophy. Vorwort Packed with study tools and clear translations of primary texts, this is an easy-to-use introduction to the mains schools of thought in Indian philosophy. Zusammenfassung Introducing the topics, themes and arguments of the most influential Hindu and Buddhist Indian philosophers, An Introduction to Indian Philosophy leads the reader through the main schools of Indian thought from the origins of Buddhism to the Saiva Philosophies of Kashmir. By covering Buddhist philosophies before the Brahmanical schools, this engaging introduction shows how philosophers from the Brahmanical schools—including Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, and Mimamsa, as well as Vedanta—were to some extent responding to Buddhist viewpoints. Together with clear translations of primary texts, this fully-updated edition features:• A glossary of Sanskrit terms• A guide to pronunciation• Chronological list of philosophers & works With study tools and constant reference to original texts, An Introduction to Indian Philosophy provides students with deeper understanding of the foundations of Indian philosophy. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface to the New Edition Introduction: Some Types of Indian Religiosity 1.Foundations of Brahminism: Vedas and Upanisads 2.Buddhist Origins 3.Abhidharma Buddhism 4.Sautrantika Buddhism 5.Nagarjuna and Madhyamaka Buddhism 6.'Mind-Only' Buddhism: Cittamatra 7.Samkhya and Yoga 8.Nyaya and Vaisesika 9.The Mïmamsa Vision 10.Vedanta 11.Advaita-Vedanta 12.Visistadvaita-Vedanta 13.Dvaita-Vedanta 14.Saiva Philosophies of Kashmir Glossary Bibliography Index ...
