Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction - Softcover

Hamilton, Sue

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192853740 ISBN 13: 9780192853745

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2001

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

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

Review:

`Indian Philosophy by Sue Hamilton, the perfect gift for anyone who wishes to sort out their karma and nirvana'
The Independent Weekend Review 02/06/01

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0192853740
• ISBN 13: 9780192853745
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 168