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100	1		_aLong, Jeffery D _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aDiscovering Indian philosophy : _ban introduction to Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist thought / _cby Jeffery D. Long.
260			_aDelhi: _bBloomsbury, _c2024
300			_axi,248p. _e24cm
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.(page no.225-236)
520			_a"With a history dating back at least 3000 years, the philosophical tradition of India is one of the oldest to continue to thrive today. Encompassing a wide variety of worldviews, Indian philosophy includes perspectives that have ongoing relevance to contemporary issues such as the nature of consciousness, the relationship between philosophy and the good life, the existence of a divine reality, and the meaning of happiness. Contrary to widespread stereotypes, Indian philosophy is not simply an extension of Indian religion. Scepticism is a pervasive feature of this discourse, and there is even a school of thought which affirms materialism. The idea of a divine reality is debated extensively, not only in terms of the existence of such a reality-"Is there a God?"-but also in terms of its nature-"What is God?" This book, drawing upon some of the latest research in the field, traces the history of the Indian philosophical tradition from ancient times to the present, outlining the views and major thinkers of such schools of thought as Vedanta, Jainism, Buddhism, and many more. Jeffery D. Long treats each system, however, not simply as an historical artifact, but as a living reality with important insights to offer our world today. It is essential reading for anyone interested in world philosophies and how they address the 'big questions' that have always engaged human beings"--
546			_aEnglish
650		0	_a Indic Philosophy
650		0	_aHindu philosophy
650		0	_aBuddhist philosophy
650		0	_aJain philosophy
650		0	_aReligion and philosophy _zIndia
650		0	_aReligious thought
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