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The Philosophies of India
The World of Philosophy Series (Related to this series)
- Author
- Doug Allen
- Narrator
- Lynn Redgrave
- Publish Date
- 27 March 2006
- Run Time
- 2 hours 57 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
India has perhaps the oldest living philosophical tradition in the world. Though both Buddhism and Jainism began in India, its primary influence is the Vedic tradition. The Vedas are the fundamental Hindu scriptures and the basis of the six systems of Indian philosophy. Hindu philosophy affirms an ultimate or universal reality, but it is also individualistic, embracing many alternatives or paths to one reality. Also characteristic is the belief in reincarnation andkarma, the law of moral causation.
The World of Philosophy series presents the questions, interests, and worldviews of the world's great philosophers and philosophical traditions. Special emphasis on clear and relevant explanations, in understandable language, give you a new arsenal of insights toward living a better life.
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Details
- Author
- Doug Allen
- Narrator
- Lynn Redgrave
- Duration
- 2 hours 57 minutes
- Release Date
- 27 March 2006
- ISBN
- 9781481544054
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- East Asian and Indian philosophy, Education, Philosophy, Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy
Synopsis
India has perhaps the oldest living philosophical tradition in the world. Though both Buddhism and Jainism began in India, its primary influence is the Vedic tradition. The Vedas are the fundamental Hindu scriptures and the basis of the six systems of Indian philosophy. Hindu philosophy affirms an ultimate or universal reality, but it is also individualistic, embracing many alternatives or paths to one reality. Also characteristic is the belief in reincarnation andkarma, the law of moral causation.The World of Philosophy series presents the questions, interests, and worldviews of the world's great philosophers and philosophical traditions. Special emphasis on clear and relevant explanations, in understandable language, give you a new arsenal of insights toward living a better life.
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