Ahimsā, Anekānta, and Jaininsm

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Tara Sethia
Motilal Banarsidass Publishers, 2004 - History - 247 pages

Motilal Banarsidas (www.mlbd.co.in, info@mlbd.co.in)

Essays in this volume offer fresh insights into Jain principles of Ahimsa and Anekanta by examining their meaning and historical significance and demonstrating their relevance and role in addressing contemporary issues of intolerance, conflict, violence and war. Contributors to this book bring perspectives from the disciplines of philosophy, religious studies, history and art history.

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Nonviolence for
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Mahāvīra Anekāntavāda and the World Today
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Why is Anekāntavāda Important?
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