Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction by Sue Hamilton (English) Paperback

Description: Indian Philosophy by Sue Hamilton This Very Short Introduction is structured around six Indian schools which have achieved classic status. Sue Hamilton explores how the traditions have attempted to understand the nature of reality in terms of an inner or spiritual quest, and introduces distinctively Indian concepts such as karma and rebirth. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought, spanning some two and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions. This Very Short Introduction emphasizes the diversity of Indian thought, and is structured around six schools which have achieved classic status. Sue Hamilton explores how the traditions have attempted to understand the nature of reality in terms of an inner or spiritual quest, andintroduces distinctively Indian concepts such as karma and rebirth. She also shows how Indian thinkers have understood issues of reality and knowledge -- issues which are also an important part ofthe Western philosophical tradition. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Author Biography Sue Hamilton was a member of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Kings College, London. Her publications include Early Buddhism: A New Approach (2000), and she is co-editor (with Peter Connolly) of Indian Insights: Buddhism, Brahmanism and Bhakti (1997). Table of Contents PrefaceIntroduction1: The Brahmanical beginnings: Vedic sacrifice and the early Upanisads2: Beyond Brahmanism: the Buddha and other renouncers3: Issues and justifications: language, grammar, and the emerging of polemics4: Nyaya and Vaisesika5: Developments in Buddhist thought: Abhidharma, Madhyamaka, and Yogicara6: Yoga and Samkhya7: Grammar again, and the exegetical traditions: Bhartrhari, Mimamsa, and VedantaFurther readingIndex Review `Indian Philosophy by Sue Hamilton, the perfect gift for anyone who wishes to sort out their karma and nirvanaThe Independent Weekend Review 02/06/01 Long Description India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought, spanning some two and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions. This Very Short Introduction emphasizes the diversity of Indian thought, and is structured around six schools which have achieved classic status. Sue Hamilton explores how the traditions have attempted to understand the nature of reality in terms of an inner or spiritual quest, andintroduces distinctively Indian concepts such as karma and rebirth. She also shows how Indian thinkers have understood issues of reality and knowledge -- issues which are also an important part ofthe Western philosophical tradition. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Review Text `Indian Philosophy by Sue Hamilton, the perfect gift for anyone who wishes to sort out their karma and nirvanaThe Independent Weekend Review 02/06/01 Review Quote Indian Philosophy by Sue Hamilton, the perfect gift for anyone who wishesto sort out their karma and nirvanaThe Independent Weekend Review 02/06/01 Promotional "Headline" Preface Introduction 1. The Brahmanical beginnings: Vedic sacrifice and the early Upanisads 2. Beyond Brahmanism: the Buddha and other renouncers 3. Issues and justifications: language, grammar, and the emerging of polemics 4. Nyaya and Vaisesika 5. Developments in Buddhist thought: Abhidharma, Madhyamaka, and Yogicara 6. Yoga and Samkhya 7. Grammar again, and the exegetical traditions: Bhartrhari, Mimamsa, and Vedanta Further reading Index Feature There is currently a great deal of interest in understanding different ways of thinking, and much of this interest is directed to Indian worldviewsThe book introduces distinctively Indian concepts such as karma and rebirthIt also shows that many of the issues on which Indian philosophy focuses are common to those of Western philosophyIndian thought differs from the Western tradition in that religion and philosophy are not separate undertakingsSue Hamilton is an authority on the subject, and has published widely on Buddhism thought and Indian philosophy more generally Details ISBN0192853740 Author Sue Hamilton Series Very Short Introductions Language English ISBN-10 0192853740 ISBN-13 9780192853745 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 181.4 Year 2001 Subtitle A Very Short Introduction Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title INDIAN PHILOSOPHY A VERY SHORT Residence Knoxville Birth 1954 Affiliation Kings College, London Imprint Oxford University Press DOI 10.1604/9780192853745 UK Release Date 2001-02-22 NZ Release Date 2001-02-22 Pages 176 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 2001-02-22 Series Number 48 Illustrations halftones and drawings Audience General AU Release Date 2001-04-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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