Religious Ethics and Ethics of Thirukkural : A Comparative Study Focussing Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, Christian and Islamic Ethics

Dr. S. Muthu Kumar

ISBN 10: 9351482480 / ISBN 13: 9789351482482

Published by Christian World Imprints, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Religious Ethics and Ethics of Thirukkural : A Comparative Study Focussing Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, Christian and Islamic Ethics
• Publisher: Christian World Imprints
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9351482480
• ISBN 13: 9789351482482
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The book presents the life, period and writings of Thiruvalluvar, the great Dravidian Saint and Philosopher. It makes a comparative study of religious ethics of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam with that of the Thirukkural. The similarities and dissimilarities between the two and critical comments on the study of religions will assist the readers in understanding that the importance of ethics in life is beyond any religion.

About the Author

Dr S Muthu Kumar is currently the Dean of Academics and Head of the Department of Religion and Philosophy at New Life College, Bangalore. He teaches Major World Religions, Philosophy, Christian Ethics, Contemporary Religious Movements and Christian Response to other Faiths to B.Th, M.div and M.Th levels.