An Introduction to Indian Philosophy: Perspectives on Reality, Knowledge, and Freedom

Bina Gupta

Routledge, 2012 - Philosophy - 343 pages

An Introduction to Indian Philosophy offers a profound yet accessible survey of the development of Indiaâe(tm)s philosophical tradition. Beginning with the formation of Brahmanical, Jaina, Materialist, and Buddhist traditions, Bina Gupta guides the reader through the classical schools of Indian thought, culminating in a look at how these traditions inform Indian philosophy and society in modern times. Offering translations from source texts and clear explanations of philosophical terms, this text provides a rigorous overview of Indian philosophical contributions to epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of language, and ethics. This is a must-read for anyone seeking a reliable and illuminating introduction to Indian philosophy.

About the author

Bina Gupta is Curators' Distinguished Research Professor, Professor of Philosophy, and Director of South Asian Studies at the University of Missouri.

Bibliographic information

• Title: An Introduction to Indian Philosophy: Perspectives on Reality, Knowledge, and Freedom; Online access with subscription: Proquest Ebook Central
• Author: Bina Gupta
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Routledge, 2012
• ISBN: 041580003X, 9780415800037
• Length: 343 pages
• Subjects: Philosophy / Buddhist; Philosophy / Eastern; Philosophy / General; Philosophy / History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical; Religion / Buddhism / General; Religion / Hinduism / General; Social Science / Human Geography