Philosophy in classical India : the proper work of reason

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Philosophy in classical India : the proper work of reason

Jonardon Ganeri

Routledge, 2001

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Bibliography: p. [192]-202

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This original work focuses on the rational principles of Indian philosophical theory, rather than the mysticism more usually associated with it. Ganeri explores the philosophical projects of a number of major Indian philosophers and looks into the methods of rational inquiry deployed within these projects. In so doing, he illuminates a network of mutual reference, criticism, influence and response, in which reason is used to call itself into question. This fresh perspective on classical Indian thought unravels new philosophical paradigms, and points towards new applications for the concept of reason.

Table of Contents

Introduction, 1 The motive and method of rational inquiry, 2 Rationality, emptiness and the objective view, 3 The rational basis of metaphysics, 4 Reduction, exclusion and rational reconstruction, 5 Rationality, harmony and perspective, 6 Reason in equilibrium, Further reading, Notes, Texts, Bibliography, Index

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  • NCID
    BA5216406X
  • ISBN
    • 0415240344
    • 0415240352
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London ; New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    vi, 207 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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