Adamson, Peter
Classical Indian Philosophy: A history of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 5 (A History of Philosophy)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192856746
- author:
- Adamson, Peter
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.6 x 3.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Taoist,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Classical Indian Philosophy by Peter Adamson and Jonardon Ganeri is an introduction to one of the world's richest intellectual traditions. This lively guide explores the philosophy of classical India, beginning with the earliest extant literature, the Vedas, and the explanatory works that these inspired, known as Upaniṣads. The authors discuss famous texts such as the Mahābhārata and its most notable section, the Bhagavad-Gīta, alongside the rise of Buddhism and Jainism. They examine how philosophy was practiced as a form of life in search of liberation from suffering, and delve into the explosion of philosophical speculation devoted to foundational texts called 'sutras'. This book provides a comprehensive overview of classical Indian philosophy, covering key traditions such as Nyāya, Advaita Vedanta, and Yoga, as well as lesser-known topics like Cārvāka school, Tantra, and aesthetic theory.
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