The Essential Vedanta: A New Source Book of Advaita Vedanta - Softcover

Deutsch, Eliot; Dalvi, Rohit

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0941532526 ISBN 13: 9780941532525

Publisher: World Wisdom Books, 2004

Synopsis

This book is the only comprehensive introduction to Advaita Vedanta that traces the history of this tradition by means of primary sources. The sources (in translation) are drawn from Sanskrit texts by some of the most important Advaitic thinkers. The editors have filled in the appropriate background materials to make this a book through which readers can understand Advaita Vedanta both in terms of cultural history and philosophy. The book reveals the classical form of this great tradition of thought showing how it actually functioned in Indian culture and demonstrates its distinctive philosophical achievements. Most often associated with the great 9th century sage Sankara, Advaita Vedanta is the most important and influential school of philosophy in India. However, unlike Western philosophy, the goal of this Indian wisdom tradition is spiritual liberation in life. The translations in THE ESSENTIAL VEDANTA are representative of the major traditional Sanskrit writings on this ancient but vibrant system of thought.

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About the Author

Eliot Deutsch is an eminent philosopher, teacher, and writerEliot Deutsch is an eminent philosopher, teacher, and writer. He has made important contributions to the understanding a. He has made important contributions to the understanding and appreciation of Eastern philosophies in the West through nd appreciation of Eastern philosophies in the West through his many works on comparative philosophy and comparative aeshis many works on comparative philosophy and comparative aesthetics. Deutsch is Professor of Philosophy and Chair of thethetics. Deutsch is Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy, University of Hawaii. Department of Philosophy, University of Hawaii.

Edition details

• Publisher: World Wisdom Books
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0941532526
• ISBN 13: 9780941532525
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432