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Nagarjuna and the Philosophy of Openness
Nancy McCagney
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Hardback. In this innovative study of the philosopher Nagarjuna, Nancy McCagney demonstrates that the concept of space ('akasa') in early Indian Mahayana Buddhism is the root metaphor for Nagarjuna's understanding of 'sunyata', or openness. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: WZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 485.
In this innovative study of the philosopher Nagarjuna, Nancy McCagney demonstrates that the concept of space ('akasa') in early Indian Mahayana Buddhism is the root metaphor for Nagarjuna's understanding of 'sunyata', or openness. Nagarjuna's use of the term 'sunyata' was new, and contrasted with the word's use in Pali Buddhist literature. By using the word to mean 'openness,' Nagarjuna was able to elucidate, through a deeper analysis of impermanence, a consistent philosophical foundation for the truth and efficacy of Gautama's Middle Way. McCagney's book will be important for those studying Indian philosophy, Buddhism, and the philosophy of religion.
In this innovative study of the philosopher Nagarjuna, Nancy McCagney demonstrates that the concept of space ('akasa') in early Indian Mahayana Buddhism is the root metaphor for Nagarjuna's understanding of 'sunyata', or openness. Nagarjuna's use of the term 'sunyata' was new, and contrasted with the word's use in Pali Buddhist literature. By using the word to mean 'openness,' Nagarjuna was able to elucidate, through a deeper analysis of impermanence, a consistent philosophical foundation for the truth and efficacy of Gautama's Middle Way. McCagney's book will be important for those studying Indian philosophy, Buddhism, and the philosophy of religion.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780847686261
SKU
V9780847686261
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About Nancy McCagney
Nancy McCagney is assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Delaware.
Reviews for Nagarjuna and the Philosophy of Openness
McCagney's work offers a detailed exposition and challenging interpretation of Nagarjuna's ideas.
International Journal of Hindu Studies
This is an interesting and valuable addition to the steadily growing corpus of literature on Nagarjuna, the celebrated Madhyamaka Buddhist philosopher and patriarch. The distinguishing contribution of McCagney to our understanding of Nagarjuna's philosophy is her detailed and painstaking investigation into ... Read more
International Journal of Hindu Studies
This is an interesting and valuable addition to the steadily growing corpus of literature on Nagarjuna, the celebrated Madhyamaka Buddhist philosopher and patriarch. The distinguishing contribution of McCagney to our understanding of Nagarjuna's philosophy is her detailed and painstaking investigation into ... Read more