The philosophy of the Yogasūtra : an introduction
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The philosophy of the Yogasūtra : an introduction
（Bloomsbury introductions to world philosophies）
Bloomsbury Academic, 2023
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [174]-181) and index
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Description
Karen O'Brien-Kop's introduction to the Yogasutra highlights its status as a significant work of philosophy. Approaching the Yogasutra as living philosophy, this book elucidates philosophical conceptions of yoga, recognises the logical structure the sutras follow and explains the rules and principles that have sustained Patanjali's system of thought for centuries.
Moving beyond standard interpretations of Patanjali's text and commentary as an aphoristic practice manual, O'Brien-Kop uses branches of philosophy to read the Yogasutra. Covering reality, self, ethics, language and knowledge, Patanjali's philosophies come to the fore. The book introduces his reasoned positions on dual and non dual metaphysics, the relationship between mind and body, the qualities of consciousness, the nature of freedom, and how to live ethically.
Carefully-selected extracts from the primary text are translated for those unfamiliar with Sanskrit and commentaries run throughout. A glossary provides definitions of key concepts with useful translations. Accessible and up-to-date, this introduction broadens our understanding of Indian philosophical thought and explains why the Yogasutra deserves to be read alongside Parmenides' 'On Nature' and Plato's Phaedo as a classic of world philosophy.
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Key Figures
Glossary of Terms
List of Abbreviations
Note on translations Patanjalayogasastra
1. Introduction: The Context of The Yogasutra
2. Metaphysics: The World and Reality
3. Ontology: Self and Being
4. Epistemology: The Primacy of Perception
5. Logic: The Thread of Reasoning
6. Philosophy of Language
7. Ethics
8. The Aesthetics of Freedom
9. Conclusions
Notes
Bibliography
Index
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