Philosophy of the Gita

Patel, Ramesh N.

ISBN 10: 0820414166 / ISBN 13: 9780820414164

Published by Peter Land, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1991

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covers and book have minor wear, corners lightly bumped, signed on title and half title page by the author in magic marker, ink inscription by the author on half title page, author's address sticker on title page, xiv + 311 pages including index, errata slip sheet in, study of the Bhagavad-gita using an approach called archaic coherentism to reveal a rich synoptic conceptual structure which affords novel insights into the philosophy of action and metaphysical theory Size: 6.25 x 9.25. Seller Inventory # 016654

Bibliographic Details

Title: Philosophy of the Gita

Publisher: Peter Land, New York, New York, U.S.A.

Publication Date: 1991

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Signed: Signed by Author

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Synopsis:

This strikingly fresh study of the Bhagavad-gita approaches the Sanskrit classic as a coherent philosophical text. It argues that the well-worn approaches regarding the Gita as religious scripture or literary work are methodologically inadequate and excessively speculative. The book presents and applies a new hermeneutic called archaic coherentism, uncovering a rich synoptic conceptual structure which affords novel insights into the philosophy of action and metaphysical theory. A new translation aiming at conceptual accuracy follows the essays, which deal with war and morality, identity and action, and the humanity of Hinduism. Careful exegesis brings to light textual subtleties that enhance the value of the Gita's philosophy for application to contemporary issues.

About the Author:

The Author: Ramesh N. Patel is Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Antioch College. He taught previously at Lake Forest College. In addition to a law degree, he holds an M.A. in Sanskrit from the University of Bombay, where he received numerous awards in Sanskrit scholarship. He also holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Western philosophy from the University of New Mexico. He has published in English, Gujarati and Hindi, on subjects ranging from logical empiricism to Gandhian ethics. He has taught Eastern philosophy, as well as theory of knowledge, contemporary analytic philosophy, and the history of Western philosophy.