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.

List of contents

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

About the author

J. N. Mohanty is professor of philosophy at Temple University. He is the author of many books, including Reason and Tradition in Indian Thought (Oxford) and Transcendental Philosophy (Blackwell).

Product details

• Authors: J. N. Mohanty, Mohanty J. N.
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2000
• EAN: 9780847689330
• ISBN: 978-0-8476-8933-0
• Dimensions: 149 mm x 227 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 254 g
• Series: Philosophy and the Global Context
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Eastern, India, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Oriental & Indian philosophy