A History of Indian Philosophy: An Introduction to the Eight Major Philosophies of Ancient India by S. N. Dasgupta | Fingerprint Publishing | Popular Classics | ISBN: 9789358566512
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A History of Indian Philosophy: An Introduction to the Eight Major Philosophies of Ancient India by S. N. Dasgupta, published by Fingerprint Publishing, is a comprehensive introduction to the rich philosophical traditions that developed in ancient India. The book traces the evolution of Indian philosophical thought from the Vedic period through the early centuries of the Common Era and provides readers with a detailed understanding of the major schools, their central ideas, and their contributions to Indian intellectual history.
Dasgupta examines the development of diverse philosophical systems, including Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, and other major traditions. Rather than treating Indian philosophy as a single unified system, the book explores the distinctive principles, arguments, thinkers, and approaches associated with different schools. This makes it useful for understanding the diversity and complexity of India's philosophical heritage.
The book also provides valuable insight into the relationship between philosophy, religion, spirituality, culture, and intellectual history in ancient India. Through its scholarly yet accessible treatment of philosophical ideas, it helps readers understand how Indian thinkers approached fundamental questions concerning knowledge, reality, existence, consciousness, ethics, and the nature of the world. The work demonstrates how these philosophical traditions contributed to the broader development of Indian culture and spiritual thought.
With its extensive research and broad coverage, A History of Indian Philosophy is an important reference for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of India's philosophical traditions. The Fingerprint edition is part of the Popular Classics series and is available in English paperback with 648 pages. Published in 2024, this edition is particularly suitable for students, scholars, philosophy enthusiasts, and readers interested in the history of Indian thought and ancient Indian intellectual traditions.
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A History of Indian Philosophy: An Introduction to the Eight Major Philosophies of Ancient India by S. N. Dasgupta, published by Fingerprint Publishing, is a comprehensive introduction to the rich philosophical traditions that developed in ancient India. The book traces the evolution of Indian philosophical thought from the Vedic period through the early centuries of the Common Era and provides readers with a detailed understanding of the major schools, their central ideas, and their contributions to Indian intellectual history.
Dasgupta examines the development of diverse philosophical systems, including Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, and other major traditions. Rather than treating Indian philosophy as a single unified system, the book explores the distinctive principles, arguments, thinkers, and approaches associated with different schools. This makes it useful for understanding the diversity and complexity of India's philosophical heritage.
The book also provides valuable insight into the relationship between philosophy, religion, spirituality, culture, and intellectual history in ancient India. Through its scholarly yet accessible treatment of philosophical ideas, it helps readers understand how Indian thinkers approached fundamental questions concerning knowledge, reality, existence, consciousness, ethics, and the nature of the world. The work demonstrates how these philosophical traditions contributed to the broader development of Indian culture and spiritual thought.
With its extensive research and broad coverage, A History of Indian Philosophy is an important reference for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of India's philosophical traditions. The Fingerprint edition is part of the Popular Classics series and is available in English paperback with 648 pages. Published in 2024, this edition is particularly suitable for students, scholars, philosophy enthusiasts, and readers interested in the history of Indian thought and ancient Indian intellectual traditions.
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