A Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy (New and Revised Edition) Sanskrit Terms Defined in English - Hardcover

John Grimes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8186569804 ISBN 13: 9788186569801

Publisher: Indica Books, 2009

Synopsis

It contains etymological roots and the meanings of terms fundamental to epistemology, metaphysics, and practical teachings of the heterodox and orthodox schools of Indian philosophy. Cross-referncing has been provided and various charts are included that provide information regarding relationships, categories, and sourcebooks relevant to the individual schools. This new and revised third edition presents a comprehensive dictionary of Indian philosophical terms, providing the terms in both devanagari and roman transliteration along with an English translation. It offers special meanings of words used as technical terms within particular philosophical systems.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Containing over 500 new listings of frequently used religious terms and numerous etymological derivations, this new and revised edition of A Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy provides a comprehensive dictionary of Indian philosophical terms in both devanagari and roman transliteration along with an English translation. It offers special meanings of words used as technical terms within particular philosophical systems and contains the meaning of terms fundamental to epistemology, metaphysics, and practical teaching of heterdox and orthodox schools of Indian philosophy.

About the Author

John Grimes has taught at universities in India, Canada, and the United States and at the National University of Singapore. He is the author of Problems and Perspectives in Religious Discourse and Ganapati: Song of the Self, both published by SUNY Press.

Edition details

• Publisher: Indica Books
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8186569804
• ISBN 13: 9788186569801
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 454