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The Buddhist Theory of Self-Cognition (Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism) - Hardcover

Book 36 of 77: Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism

Yao, Zhihua

 
9780415344319: The Buddhist Theory of Self-Cognition (Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 041534431X ISBN 13: 9780415344319
Publisher: Routledge, 2005

Synopsis

This highly original work explores the concept of self-awareness or self-consciousness in Buddhist thought. Its central thesis is that the Buddhist theory of self-cognition originated in a soteriological discussion of omniscience among the Mahasamghikas, and then evolved into a topic of epistemological inquiry among the Yogacarins. To illustrate this central theme, this book explores a large body of primary sources in Chinese, Pali, Sanskrit and Tibetan, most of which are presented to an English readership for the first time. It makes available important resources for the study of the Buddhist philosophy of mind.

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About the Author

Zhihua Yao received his PhD from Boston University. He is Research Assistant Professor at the Centre of Buddhist Studies, The University of Hong Kong. He specializes in Buddhist Philosophy and Philosophy of Religion.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
041534431X
ISBN 13 
9780415344319
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
210