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Mind, Language And World Vol.1: The Collected Essays of Bimal Krishna Matilal Volume I (Philosophy, Culture and Religion, 1)
Bimal Krishna Matilal
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paperback. Editor(s): Ganeri, Professor Jonardon. Num Pages: 492 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HPDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 145 x 35. Weight in Grams: 473.
The unifying motif of Bimal Krishna Matilal's work is the study of rational traditions in Indian philosophical thought. With his ability to span the divide between the Indian and Western intellectual traditions, he brought contemporary techniques of analytical philosophy to bear upon the issues raised in classical Indian philosophy and, conversely, to highlight the relevance of Indian thought in the modern world. From analyses of the arguments of the classical philosophers to an evaluation of the role of philosophy in classical Indian society, from critique of Western perceptions of Indian philosophy to reflection on the thought of ... Read more
The unifying motif of Bimal Krishna Matilal's work is the study of rational traditions in Indian philosophical thought. With his ability to span the divide between the Indian and Western intellectual traditions, he brought contemporary techniques of analytical philosophy to bear upon the issues raised in classical Indian philosophy and, conversely, to highlight the relevance of Indian thought in the modern world. From analyses of the arguments of the classical philosophers to an evaluation of the role of philosophy in classical Indian society, from critique of Western perceptions of Indian philosophy to reflection on the thought of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Oxford University Press India
Number of pages
492
Condition
New
Number of Pages
492
Place of Publication
New Delhi, India
ISBN
9780199460946
SKU
V9780199460946
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About Bimal Krishna Matilal
Bimal Krishna Matilal (1935-91) was Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics, All Souls College, Oxford Jonardon Ganeri is Recurrent Visiting Professor of Philosophy, King's College London, and Global Professor, New York University
Reviews for Mind, Language And World Vol.1: The Collected Essays of Bimal Krishna Matilal Volume I (Philosophy, Culture and Religion, 1)
The volumes are rich in thought-provoking material and should delight anyone interested in Indian philosophy..
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