Indian Philosophical Terms: Glossary and Sources

$46
Item Code: IDF011
Author: Chief Editor: Dr. Kala Acharya
Publisher: Somaiya Publications Pvt. Ltd.
Edition: 2004
ISBN: 8170392616
Pages: 725
Cover: Hardcover
Other Details 10.0" X 7.5"
Weight 1.36 kg
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Book Description
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The Work 'Indian Philosophical Terms: Glossary and Sources' gives an account of the philosophical and religious trends and traditions of Ancient India. The main purpose of the book is to give a clear, comprehensive and critical account of the terms used in different branches and systems of Indian Philosophy. The panorama of Indian religion and philosophy is pretty vast and the present work is designed for all those who want to explore and discover the rich heritage. The book will facilitate in understanding technical terms of philosophy and will serve a ready reference for both beginners as well as scholars.

CONTENTS

Foreword by Dr. S.K. Somaiyavii
Preface by Dr. Pankaj Chandeix
Acknowledgementsx
Key to Transliterationxii
Abbreviationsxiii
Prelude1
The Samkhya System3
The Yoga of Patanjali36
The Nyaya-Vaisesika System of Indian Philosophy and Logic46
The Mimamsa Darsana63
Vedanta Darsana79
Kevaladvaita System of Philosophy of Sankaracarya79
Visistadvaita System of Philosophy of Ramanujacarya98
Dvaita System of Philosophy of Madhvacarya115
Dvaitadvaita System of Philosophy of Nimbarka130
Suddhadvaita System of Philosophy of Vallabha149
The Carvaka System182
Jainism: A Brief Introduction188
Buddhism200
Glossary219
Samkhya-Yoga219
Nyaya-Vaisesika271
Mimamsa327
Vedanta352
Some Non-Vedantic Streams of Thought427
The Jaina System434
Buddhism515
Bibliography655
About K.J. Somaiya Bharatiya Sanskriti Peetham667
An Introduction to the Institute of Jainology673
Authors and Editors679
Index683

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