Indian Philosophy A-Z

Informationen zum Autor Christopher Bartley is a Reader in the Church of England. Klappentext This alphabetical handbook defines and explains key concepts in classical Indian philosophy, identifies controversial issues, describes major traditions of thought, and locates influential thinkers in their intellectual and religious contexts. Extensive cross-referencing provides users with an overview of systematic doctrines and disagreements. While many entries deal with fundamentals, others explain technicalities usually overlooked in Western writings about Indian thought, making Indian Philosophy A-Z a unique resource for both beginners and specialists in the fields of Indian religions and philosophies. Zusammenfassung This alphabetical handbook defines and explains key concepts in classical Indian philosophy, identifies controversial issues, describes major traditions of thought, and locates influential thinkers in their intellectual and religious contexts.

Product details

• Authors: Christopher Bartley, Christopher (University of Liverpool Bartley, Na Na
• Publisher: Palgrave UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2006
• EAN: 9781403972613
• ISBN: 978-1-4039-7261-3
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: Philosophy A-Z; Philosophy A-Z
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > Miscellaneous; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Other world religions; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education