Classical Indian Metaphysics: Refutations of Realism and the Emergence of New Logic - Hardcover

Stephen H. Phillips

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8120814886 ISBN 13: 9788120814882

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass, 1998

Synopsis

Our knowledge of the most ancient times in India rests mainly on tradition. The Puranas, the Mahabharata and in a minor degree of Ramayana profess to give accounts from tradition about the earliest occurrences. The Rigveda contains historical allusions, of which some record contemporary persons and events, but more refer to bygone times and persons and are obviously based on tradition. Almost all the information therefore comes from tradition. The results obtained from an examination of Puranic and epic tradition as well as of the Rigveda and Vedic literature are set forth in the present book, which happens to be a pioneering work in the area by an important orientalist of the nineteenth century.

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Synopsis

Refutations of Realism and the Emergence of "New Logic". This book will be recognised as an important contribution to the exposition and interpretation of Indian Philosophy and will go a long way towards removing misunderstanding of Indian Philosophy which is widely pervasive. It is an introduction to classical Indian metaphysics in general, with special focus on New logic and its responses to idealist dialectical attacks.

Edition details

• Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8120814886
• ISBN 13: 9788120814882
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 391