This work, Outlines of Indian Philosophy, presents a comparative and critical discussion of various philosophical topics, enriched with new material and expressed in clear and accessible language. It explores the philosophical evolution found in the Rigveda, tracing the progression from Vedic polytheism to monotheism and ultimately to monism. It offers detailed interpretations of central Upanishadic concepts such as Brahman, Atman, their unity, illusion (Maya), and liberation (Moksha). The book also provides a comprehensive analysis of the paths of knowledge (Jnana Yoga), devotion (Bhakti Yoga), and action (Karma Yoga) as expounded in the Bhagavad Gita.
In addition, it includes substantial content on various schools of thought, including Charvaka, Buddhism, Jainism, Vaisheshika, Sankhya, Yoga, and Mimamsa. Within Nyaya philosophy, it offers an in-depth explanation of the types of knowledge, as well as the concepts of Prama and Aprama, and their respective scopes. The book also incorporates fresh perspectives on Shankara's Advaita Vedanta and Ramanuja's Vishishtadvaita philosophy.
As such, this work stands as a significant and valuable contri-bution to the corpus of critical philosophical literature.
The First edition of 'Outline of Indian Philosophy' is recommended to the readers.
It imparts me immense pleasure to present it in the service as Ist English Edition.
The book was originally printed and repeatedly reprinted many times in Hindi in the interregnum, due to which the popularity and imperativeness of the book have enhanced immensely.
There is an important element in urgency thereof to come out with its English version as the Professors, readers and students' fraternities raised demand to present its vital contents in English too. In order to maintain this popularity as also to meet its versatility, we chalked out to present this famed and coveted compendium in English too on the study shelf of each as also to stud and decorate the shelves of the schools, colleges and University libraries.
In this edition, the three-way stage of the philosophical development of the Rigveda-Vedic Polytheism, Vedic monotheism, Vedic monotheism are incorporated, enunciating Upanishad philosophy.
Explanation of the underlying central concepts- Brahman, Atman, identity of Brahman and Atman, Maya and Moksha have been comprehensively encompassed and covered. Topics on fresh material in Gita's Jnana-Yoga, Bhakti-Yoga and Karma-Yoga have also been imbibed. Anekantavad has been added in Jain Philosophy. Types of Learnings and Knowledge in the philosophy of justice, and analysis of Prama and Aprama and of 'scope' have been comprehensively explained.
Shankara's unparallelled Vedanta and Ramanuja's Vishishtadvaita have been included as new topics in the philosophy.
Hindu (1765)
Philosophers (2327)
Aesthetics (317)
Comparative (66)
Dictionary (12)
Ethics (44)
Language (350)
Logic (80)
Mimamsa (58)
Nyaya (134)
Psychology (497)
Samkhya (60)
Shaivism (66)
Shankaracharya (233)
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