An introduction to Indian philosophy
Perrett, Roy W.
An introduction to Indian philosophy - Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2016 - xv, 249 p.
Table of Contents
Preface
A note on the pronunciation of Sanskrit
Introduction
1. Value
2. Knowledge
3. Reasoning
4. Word
5. World
6. Self
7. Ultimates
Glossary
Bibliography
Index.
This wide-ranging introduction to classical Indian philosophy is philosophically rigorous without being too technical for beginners. Through detailed explorations of the full range of Indian philosophical concerns, including some metaphilosophical issues, it provides readers with non-Western perspectives on central areas of philosophy, including epistemology, logic, metaphysics, ethics, philosophy of language, and philosophy of religion. Chapters are structured thematically, with each including suggestions for further reading. This provides readers with an informed overview whilst enabling them to focus on particular topics if needed. Translated Sanskrit texts are accompanied by authorial explanations and contextualisations, giving the reader an understanding of the argumentative context and philosophical style of Indian texts. A detailed glossary and a guide to Sanskrit pronunciation equip readers with the tools needed for reading and understanding Sanskrit terms and names. The book will be an essential resource for both beginners and advanced students of philosophy and Asian studies.
Includes detailed explorations of the full range of Indian philosophical concerns, including epistemology, logic, philosophy of language and metaphysics, providing students with an informed view of the broad range of classical Indian contributions to philosophy
Analytical, philosophically rigorous and introduces some metaphilosophical issues without being too technical for beginners
The chapters are thematically structured providing readers with a summary of not just the different schools of doctrines but also the details of Indian philosophical arguments and their theoretical and philosophical motivations
9780521618694
Philosophy, Indic
181.4 / PER
An introduction to Indian philosophy - Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2016 - xv, 249 p.
Table of Contents
Preface
A note on the pronunciation of Sanskrit
Introduction
1. Value
2. Knowledge
3. Reasoning
4. Word
5. World
6. Self
7. Ultimates
Glossary
Bibliography
Index.
This wide-ranging introduction to classical Indian philosophy is philosophically rigorous without being too technical for beginners. Through detailed explorations of the full range of Indian philosophical concerns, including some metaphilosophical issues, it provides readers with non-Western perspectives on central areas of philosophy, including epistemology, logic, metaphysics, ethics, philosophy of language, and philosophy of religion. Chapters are structured thematically, with each including suggestions for further reading. This provides readers with an informed overview whilst enabling them to focus on particular topics if needed. Translated Sanskrit texts are accompanied by authorial explanations and contextualisations, giving the reader an understanding of the argumentative context and philosophical style of Indian texts. A detailed glossary and a guide to Sanskrit pronunciation equip readers with the tools needed for reading and understanding Sanskrit terms and names. The book will be an essential resource for both beginners and advanced students of philosophy and Asian studies.
Includes detailed explorations of the full range of Indian philosophical concerns, including epistemology, logic, philosophy of language and metaphysics, providing students with an informed view of the broad range of classical Indian contributions to philosophy
Analytical, philosophically rigorous and introduces some metaphilosophical issues without being too technical for beginners
The chapters are thematically structured providing readers with a summary of not just the different schools of doctrines but also the details of Indian philosophical arguments and their theoretical and philosophical motivations
9780521618694
Philosophy, Indic
181.4 / PER