Refutation of the Self in Indian Buddhism - Candrakirti on the Selflessness of Persons

Informationen zum Autor James Duerlinger teaches in the Philosophy Department at the University of Iowa, USA. His research interests include the philosophy of religion, ancient Greek philosophy, and Indian Buddhist philosophy. Zusammenfassung Since the Buddha did not fully explain the theory of persons that underlies his teaching, in later centuries a number of different interpretations were developed. This book presents the interpretation by the celebrated Indian Buddhist philosopher, Candrakirti (ca. 570–650 C.E.). Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction 2. Translation 3. Commentary 4. Appendix: Vasubandhu’s "Refutation" and the central Philosophical questions about which Indian Buddhist Theories of persons are concerned

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• Authors: James Duerlinger, James (University of Iowa Duerlinger, Duerlinger James
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.11.2012
• EAN: 9780415657495
• ISBN: 978-0-415-65749-5
• No. of pages: 238
• Series: Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; RELIGION / Buddhism / General, PHILOSOPHY / Buddhist, Buddhism, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Oriental & Indian philosophy