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Living Jainism: An Ethical Science
Aidan D. Rankin
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Description for Living Jainism: An Ethical Science
Paperback. A radical new perspective on science rooted in intuitive awareness as much as deductive reasoning. Num Pages: 227 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRKJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 149 x 14. Weight in Grams: 242.
Living Jainism explores a system of thought that unites ethics with rational thought, in which each individual is his or her own guru and social conscience extends beyond human society to animals, plants and the whole of the natural world. The Jain Dharma is a humane and scientific spiritual pathway that has universal significance. With the re-emergence of India as a world power, Jain wisdom deserves to be better known so that it can play a creative role in global affairs. Living Jainism reveals the relevance of Jain teachings to scientific research and human society, as well as our journey ... Read more
Living Jainism explores a system of thought that unites ethics with rational thought, in which each individual is his or her own guru and social conscience extends beyond human society to animals, plants and the whole of the natural world. The Jain Dharma is a humane and scientific spiritual pathway that has universal significance. With the re-emergence of India as a world power, Jain wisdom deserves to be better known so that it can play a creative role in global affairs. Living Jainism reveals the relevance of Jain teachings to scientific research and human society, as well as our journey ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
227
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
227
Place of Publication
Ropley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780999128
SKU
V9781780999128
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99-28
About Aidan D. Rankin
Aidan Rankin is a writer and researcher on spiritual and esoteric matters. He lives in Yorkshire and is on the National Council of the Theosophical Society. Kanti Mardia lives in Leeds, UK. He has published many research papers and monographs on Statistics. He has also published several articles on Jainism, and was Editor of Jaina.
Reviews for Living Jainism: An Ethical Science
David Lorimer - A remarkably comprehensive explanation of the Jain philosophy of the interconnectedness of being and its significance for our approach to the environment drawing on the principles of interdependence and reverence for life. Truth is presented as not only one- but also many-sided, opening up interfaith dialogue and an attitude of non-violence relevant to the modern human predicament. ... Read more