Consciousness in Indian Philosophy - The Advaita Doctrine of ''Awareness Only''

This book centers on the analysis of pure consciousness as found in Advaita Vedanta, one of the main schools of Indian philosophy. Written lucidly and clearly, this book reveals the depth and implications of Indian metaphysics and argument. It will be of interest to scholars of Indian philosophy and Religious Studies.

List of contents

Introduction Part 1: Sat 1. Establishment of Awareness Only 2. Svaprakasata 3. Ekajiva: Solitary Self-awareness 4. Existence and Awareness Part 2: Anirvacaniya 5. Avidya Part 3: Asat 6. A Critique of Difference 7. A Critique of Object

About the author

Sthaneshwar Timalsina is Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Studies, San Diego State University, US. His research interests include Tantric traditions, literary theory, and ritual studies. His first book, Seeing and Appearance, was published in 2006 by Shaker Verlag.

Summary

This book centers on the analysis of pure consciousness as found in Advaita Vedanta, one of the main schools of Indian philosophy. Written lucidly and clearly, this book reveals the depth and implications of Indian metaphysics and argument. It will be of interest to scholars of Indian philosophy and Religious Studies.

Product details

• Authors: Sthaneshwar Timalsina, Timalsina Sthaneshwar
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 28.04.2014
• EAN: 9780415762236
• ISBN: 978-0-415-76223-6
• No. of pages: 22
• Dimensions: 154 mm x 234 mm x 12 mm
• Series: Routledge Hindu Studies Series; Print on Demand
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, RELIGION / Hinduism / General, India, Religion: general, Hinduism, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Regional Geography, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Oriental & Indian philosophy, Other non-Christian religions, Other religions and spiritual beliefs, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General