Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

Name: Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
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SKU: 9780192853745
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by Sue Hamilton

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by Sue Hamilton (Author)

India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought, spanning some two and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions.

In this intriguing introduction to Indian philosophy, the diversity of Indian thought is emphasized. It is structured around six schools of thought that have received classic status. Sue Hamilton explores how the traditions have attempted to understand the nature of reality in terms of inner or spiritual quest and introduces distinctively Indian concepts, such as karma and rebirth. She also explains how Indian thinkers have understood issues of reality and knowledge--issues that are also an important part of the Western philosophical tradition.

About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.

Author Biography

Sue Hamilton is a Professor of Religious Studies in the Department of Theology at King's College.

Number of Pages: 176

Dimensions: 0.42 x 6.97 x 4.42 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: June 07, 2001

ISBN	9780192853745
Author	Sue Hamilton
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Genre	Philosophy
Format	Paperback
Published	June 2001
Language	ENG- English
Pages	176
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print