Indian Buddhist Theories of Persons - Vasubandhu's Refutation of the Theory of a Self

This book is a translation of Vasubandhu's Atmavadapratisedha, the treatise he added to his Abhidharmakoshbhasya, one of the most important works of medieval Indian Buddhist philosophy.

List of contents

Part I - Introduction to the Translation Part II - Translation of Vasubandhu's 'Refutation of the Theory of a Self'Part III - Commentaries

About the author

James Duerlinger has taught in the Philosophy Department at the University of Iowa since 1971. He has published on topics in Greek philosophy, philosophy of religion, and Buddhist philosophy, which are also his current teaching and research interests.

Summary

This book is a translation of Vasubandhu's Atmavadapratisedha, the treatise he added to his Abhidharmakoshbhasya, one of the most important works of medieval Indian Buddhist philosophy.

Product details

• Authors: James Duerlinger, Duerlinger James
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.05.2003
• EAN: 9780415318358
• ISBN: 978-0-415-31835-8
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 27 mm
• Weight: 940 g
• Series: Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism
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