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Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
Sue Hamilton
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Description for Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
Paperback. India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought. This short introduction emphasizes the diversity of Indian thought, and is structured around six schools, which have achieved classic status. It introduces distinctively Indian concepts, such as, karma and rebirth. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 176 pages, halftones and drawings. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HPDF; HRE; HRG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 112 x 11. Weight in Grams: 136.
India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought, spanning some two and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions. This Very Short Introduction emphasizes the diversity of Indian thought, and is structured around six schools which have achieved classic status. Sue Hamilton explores how the traditions have attempted to understand the nature of reality in terms of an inner or spiritual quest, and introduces distinctively Indian concepts such as karma and rebirth. She also shows how Indian thinkers have understood issues of reality and knowledge -- issues which are also an important part of ... Read more
India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought, spanning some two and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions. This Very Short Introduction emphasizes the diversity of Indian thought, and is structured around six schools which have achieved classic status. Sue Hamilton explores how the traditions have attempted to understand the nature of reality in terms of an inner or spiritual quest, and introduces distinctively Indian concepts such as karma and rebirth. She also shows how Indian thinkers have understood issues of reality and knowledge -- issues which are also an important part of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Series
Very Short Introductions
Condition
New
Weight
153g
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780192853745
SKU
V9780192853745
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Ref
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About Sue Hamilton
Sue Hamilton was a member of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at King's College, London. Her publications include Early Buddhism: A New Approach (2000), and she is co-editor (with Peter Connolly) of Indian Insights: Buddhism, Brahmanism and Bhakti (1997).
Reviews for Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
Indian Philosophy by Sue Hamilton, the perfect gift for anyone who wishes to sort out their karma and nirvana
The Independent Weekend Review 02/06/01
The Independent Weekend Review 02/06/01