Classical Indian Philosophy - An Introductory Text

Renowned philosopher J. N. Mohanty examines the range of Indian philosophy from the Sutra period through the 17th century Navya Nyaya. Instead of concentrating on the different systems, he 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.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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 III Philosophy 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 or Rasasastra Part 15 V Beyond 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

Über den Autor / die Autorin

By J. N. Mohanty

Zusammenfassung

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.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: J N Mohanty, J. N. Mohanty, Jitendra Nath Mohanty, Jitendranath Mohanty, Mohanty J. N.
• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 12.01.2000
• EAN: 9780847689323
• ISBN: 978-0-8476-8932-3
• Abmessung: 153 mm x 236 mm x 16 mm
• Gewicht: 367 g
• Serien: Philosophy and the Global Context; Philosophy and the Global Cont; Philosophy and the Global Context; Philosophy and the Global Cont
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Philosophie > Sonstiges; Sachbuch > Philosophie, Religion > Weitere Weltreligionen; PHILOSOPHY / Eastern, India, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Oriental & Indian philosophy