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The Essential Vedanta
Eliot Deutsch
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Description for The Essential Vedanta
Paperback. This book will be of great interest to all students of Hinduism, students of both Eastern and Western philosophy, and spiritual seekers who wish to better understand this ancient Indian tradition of non-dualist thought. Editor(s): Deutsch, Eliot; Dalvi, Rohit. BIC Classification: HPDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 153 x 32. Weight in Grams: 618.
This book is the only comprehensive introduction to Advaita Vedanta that traces the history of this tradition by means of primary sources. The sources (in translation) are drawn from Sanskrit texts by some of the most important Advaitic thinkers. The editors have filled in the appropriate background materials to make this a book through which readers can understand Advaita Vedanta both in terms of cultural history and philosophy. The book reveals the classical form of this great tradition of thought showing how it actually functioned in Indian culture and demonstrates its distinctive philosophical achievements. ... Read more
This book is the only comprehensive introduction to Advaita Vedanta that traces the history of this tradition by means of primary sources. The sources (in translation) are drawn from Sanskrit texts by some of the most important Advaitic thinkers. The editors have filled in the appropriate background materials to make this a book through which readers can understand Advaita Vedanta both in terms of cultural history and philosophy. The book reveals the classical form of this great tradition of thought showing how it actually functioned in Indian culture and demonstrates its distinctive philosophical achievements. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
World Wisdom Books United States
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Weight
618g
Number of Pages
432
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780941532525
SKU
V9780941532525
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99-15
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