The Philosophical Traditions of India

Author: P T RajuPublisher: Motilal BanarsidassYear: 2009Language: EnglishPages: 256ISBN/UPC (if available): 8120809831 DescriptionOne of the most readable and lucid introduction yet written, this book is designed for the student or layman with little or no knowledge of Indian philosophy.The author explains the basic form s and the conceptual framework of Indian philosophy in simple language, gradually guiding the reader towards the more complicated or difficult concepts. He gives due weight to logic and metaphysics and refrains from the temptation of indiscriminately reading Western doctrines into Oriental wisdom, yet draws astute comparisons with Western philosophy where justified. Both oversimplification and unnecessary complexity are avoided.No acquaintance with Sanskrit is assumed on the part of the reader and Sanskrit terms (which re given in brackets wherever useful) are kept to the minimum in the main text. New translations of many new terms have been adopted in the light of t