The Six Systems of Indian Philosophy (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Müller, Friedrich Max

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 139776936X ISBN 13 : 9781397769367

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover how India’s six philosophical systems try to uncover the same truth through different paths.

This edition surveys how one unity can underlie diverse theories about the world, the soul, and God, from early Upanishadic thought to later schools.

In the book, readers see the tension between the monistic Vedanta and dualistic or pluralist systems like Samkhya and Yoga. It explains how the Veda is used as authority, and how orthodoxy and atheism were understood in different moments of Indian philosophy. The exploration combines historical context with clear explanations of key ideas, showing how debates shaped the course of Indian thought.

• How the Six Systems interpret the nature of reality and the individual self
• How authority, revelation, and logic interact in traditional Indian debates
• How major schools relate to each other without losing their distinct voices
• What these timeless questions reveal about philosophy, faith, and reason

Ideal for readers of history of philosophy and anyone curious about Indian intellectual traditions. The work offers a thoughtful look at how competing views can coexist and influence one another.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 139776936X
• ISBN 13: 9781397769367
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 650
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible