Classical Indian Philosophy: A history of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 5

Description: Classical Indian Philosophy by Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri Adamson and Ganeri present a lively introduction to one of the worlds richest intellectual traditions: the philosophy of classical India. They guide us through such famous works as the Vedas and the Upanisads, and tell the stories of how Buddhism and Jainism developed. Anyone curious about South Asian philosophy can start here. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Peter Adamson and Jonardon Ganeri present a lively introduction to one of the worlds richest intellectual traditions: the philosophy of classical India. They begin with the earliest extant literature, the Vedas, and the explanatory works that these inspired, known as Upanisads. They also discuss other famous texts of classical Vedic culture, especially the Mahabharata and its most notable section, the Bhagavad-Gita, alongside the rise of Buddhismand Jainism. In this opening section, Adamson and Ganeri emphasize the way that philosophy was practiced as a form of life in search of liberation from suffering. Next, the pair move on to the explosion of philosophicalspeculation devoted to foundational texts called sutras, discussing such traditions as the logical and epistemological Nyaya school, the monism of Advaita Vedanta, and the spiritual discipline of Yoga. In the final section of the book, they chart further developments within Buddhism, highlighting Nagarjunas radical critique of non-dependent concepts and the no-self philosophy of mind found in authors like Dignaga, and within Jainism, focusing especially on its standpoint epistemology.Unlike other introductions that cover the main schools and positions in classical Indian philosophy, Adamson and Ganeris lively guide also pays attention to philosophical themes such as non-violence,political authority, and the status of women, while considering textual traditions typically left out of overviews of Indian thought, like the Carvaka school, Tantra, and aesthetic theory as well. Adamson and Ganeri conclude by focusing on the much-debated question of whether Indian philosophy may have influenced ancient Greek philosophy and, from there, evaluate the impact that this area of philosophy had on later Western thought. Author Biography Peter Adamson received his BA from Williams College and PhD in Philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He worked at Kings College London from 2000 until 2012. He subsequently moved to the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MÜnchen, where he is Professor of Late Ancient and Arabic Philosophy. He has published widely in ancient and medieval philosophy, and is the host of the History of Philosophy podcast. Jonardon Ganeri is a Fellow of the BritishAcademy. He is the author of Attention, Not Self (2017), The Self (2012), The Lost Age of Reason (2011), and The Concealed Art of the Soul (2007). Ganeris work draws on a variety of philosophical traditions toconstruct new positions in the philosophy of mind, metaphysics, and epistemology. He became the first philosopher to win the Infosys Prize in the Humanities in 2015. Table of Contents Origins1: Begin at the End: Introduction to Indian Philosophy2: Scriptures, Schools, and Systems: A Historical Overview3: Kingdom for a Horse: India in the Vedic Period4: Hide and Seek: The Upanisads5: Indras Search: The Self in the Upanisads6: You Are What You Do: Karma in the Upanisads7: Case Worker: Paninis Grammar8: Suffering and Smiling: The Buddha9: Crossover Appeal: The Nature of the Buddhas Teaching10: Carry a Big Stick: Ancient Indian Political Thought11: Better Half: Women in Ancient India12: Grand Illusion: Dharma and Deception in the Mahabharata13: World on a String: The Bhagavad-gita14: Mostly Harmless: Non-ViolenceThe Age of the Sutra15: A Tangled Web: The Age of the Sutra16: When in Doubt: The Rise of Skepticism17: Master of Ceremonies: Jaiminis Mimamsa-sutra18: Innocent Until Proven Guilty: Mimamsa on Knowledge and Language19: Source Code: Badarayaas Vedanta-sutra20: No Two Ways About It: Sakara and Advaita Vedanta21: Communication Breakdown: Bhartrhari on Language22: The Theory of Evolution: isvarakrsnas Samkhya-karika23: Who Wants to Live Forever? Early ayurvedic Medicine24: Practice Makes Perfect: Patañjalis Yoga-sutra25: Where Theres Smoke Theres Fire: Gautamas Nyaya-sutra26: What You See Is What You Get: Nyaya on Perception27: Standard Deductions: Nyaya on Reasoning28: The Truth Shall Set You Free: Nyaya on the Mind29: Fine Grained Analysis: Kanadas Vaisesika-sutra30: The Whole Story: Vaisesika on Complexity and Causation31: A Day in the Life: Theories of Time32: The Wolfs Footprint: Indian Naturalism33: Mind out of Matter: Materialist Theories of the SelfBuddhists and Jainas34: We Beg to Differ: The Buddhists and Jainas35: It All Depends: Nagarjuna on Emptiness36: Motion Denied: Nagarjuna on Change37: No Four Ways About It: Nagarjunas Tetralemma38: Taking Perspective: The Jaina Theory of Standpoints39: Well Qualified: The Jainas on Truth40: Change of Mind: Vasubandhu and Yogacara Buddhism41: Whos Pulling Your Strings? Buddhaghosa on No-Self and Autonomy42: Under Construction: Dignaga on Perception and Language43: Follow the Evidence: Dignagas Logic44: Doors of Perception: Dignaga on ConsciousnessBeyond Ancient India45: In Good Taste: The Rasa Aesthetic Theory46: Learn by Doing: Tantra47: Looking East: Indian Influence on Greek Thought48: The Buddha and I: Indian Influence on Islamic and European Thought49: What Happened Next: Indian Philosophy After Dignaga Review An astonishing intellectual tour de force written in an accessible and engaging style. * Paradigm Explorer * Promotional Adamson and Ganeri present a lively introduction to one of the worlds richest intellectual traditions: the philosophy of classical India. Long Description Peter Adamson and Jonardon Ganeri present a lively introduction to one of the worlds richest intellectual traditions: the philosophy of classical India. They begin with the earliest extant literature, the Vedas, and the explanatory works that these inspired, known as Upanisads. They also discuss other famous texts of classical Vedic culture, especially the Mahabharata and its most notable section, the Bhagavad-Gita, alongside the rise of Buddhismand Jainism. In this opening section, Adamson and Ganeri emphasize the way that philosophy was practiced as a form of life in search of liberation from suffering. Next, the pair move on to the explosion of philosophicalspeculation devoted to foundational texts called sutras, discussing such traditions as the logical and epistemological Nyaya school, the monism of Advaita Vedanta, and the spiritual discipline of Yoga. In the final section of the book, they chart further developments within Buddhism, highlighting Nagarjunas radical critique of non-dependent concepts and the no-self philosophy of mind found in authors like Dignaga, and within Jainism, focusing especially on its standpoint epistemology.Unlike other introductions that cover the main schools and positions in classical Indian philosophy, Adamson and Ganeris lively guide also pays attention to philosophical themes such as non-violence,political authority, and the status of women, while considering textual traditions typically left out of overviews of Indian thought, like the Carvaka school, Tantra, and aesthetic theory as well. Adamson and Ganeri conclude by focusing on the much-debated question of whether Indian philosophy may have influenced ancient Greek philosophy and, from there, evaluate the impact that this area of philosophy had on later Western thought. Review Quote "The ideal introduction to Indian philosophy for someone new to the field. The notes and bibliography provide ample opportunity to delve deeper into the subject matter... I cannot recommend this book highly enough." -- Joerg Tuske, Salisbury University, Philosophy East & West "An astonishing intellectual tour de force written in an accessible and engaging style." -- Paradigm Explorer Feature The fifth volume in the most readable and entertaining history of philosophyShort, lively conversational chapters with vivid and humorous examplesAssumes no prior knowledgeDLideal for beginners and anyone who wants to read philosophy for pleasureNo gaps! Tells the whole story, not just the most famous bitsA self-standing volumeDLmay be read independently of others in the seriesThere is a surge of interest in Asian philosophy among readers in the WestDLthis book will crest that wave Details ISBN019285674X Author Jonardon Ganeri Pages 432 Publisher Oxford University Press Year 2022 ISBN-10 019285674X ISBN-13 9780192856746 Publication Date 2022-01-27 UK Release Date 2022-01-27 Format Paperback Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2022-01-27 Subtitle A history of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 5 Series A History of Philosophy DEWEY 181.4 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-04-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134269491;

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