| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 232 pages) |
| Series |
Foundations of philosophy in India |
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Foundations of philosophy in India
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| Contents |
Consciousness as the 'light of all lights' -- Facets of naturalism -- Self as substance: the basis of I-consciousness -- I-consciousness as composite: divergent views within the upanisadic tradition -- On the meaning of the word 'I' and the layers of subjectivity -- I and the no-self theories: differences within the Buddhist tradition -- Some conceptual scenarios in cross-cultural context |
| Summary |
This book analyses the many facets - psychological epistemological, metaphysical - of the repeated philosophical adventures over centuries to explore and explain the indubitability of i-consciousness. While the major focus is on the Upanisadic and the Buddhist traditions, this volume also examines Western philosophical traditions in a cross-cultural philosophical context |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-225) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Consciousness.
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Self (Philosophy)
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Mind and body.
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Philosophy, Indic.
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Kashmir Śaivism -- Doctrines
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Consciousness
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Kashmir Śaivism -- Doctrines
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Mind and body
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Philosophy, Indic
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Self (Philosophy)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780199082575 |
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019908257X |
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