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J. N. Mohanty is professor of philosophy at Temple University. He is the author of many books, including Reason and Tradition in Indian Thought (Oxford) and Transcendental Philosophy (Blackwell).
Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 1. Indian Philosophy: A Historical Overview
Part 3 I Theory of Knowledge (Pramana Sastra)
Chapter 4 2. Theory of Knowledge (Pramana-Theory)
Part 5 II. Metaphysics (Prameya Sastra)
Chapter 6 3. The Categories (Pdarthas)
Chapter 7 4. The Self(Atman)
Chapter 8 5. Central Metaphysical Issues
Part 9 IIIPhilosophy of Politics, Law and Morals (Dharma sastras)
Chapter 10 6.State, Society and Law
Chapter 11 7.Moral Philosophy
Part 12 IV Religion and Art
Chapter 13 8.Philosophy of Religion
Chapter 14 9. Aesthetics orRasasastra
Part 15 VBeyond the Pramana-Prameya Distinction
Chapter 16 10. Beyond the Pramana-Prameya Distinction
Chapter 17 Appendices
Chapter 18 Bibliography
Chapter 19 Index
Chapter 20 About the Author
Mohanty uses his extensive and deep subject knowledge to produce another valuable work. The design of the present book is thoughtful, presenting several charts on specific topics. This extraordinally concise and well-written work is highly recommended forboth graduate and upper-division undergraduate students....
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On every page, Mohanty's masterly and sophisticated grasp of both Indian thought and Western philosophy shines forth. This book will provide a comprehensive and insightful introduction for both beginners and specialists of Indian thought. It conveys the vibrant and sophisticated contestation within and among the diverse schools without sounding excessively technical. Mohanty's rigorous exposition of Indian epistemology and metaphysics coupled with his restrained comparisons with Western concepts will makethis book immensely rewarding for those interested in East-West dialogue in general...
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At last an overview of classical Indian philosophy that surveys the ethical and legal philosophy, the aesthetics, the philosophy of religion, and not simply the epistemology and metaphysics! And by such an accomplished professional! Mohanty takes us on anintellectual tour that covers immense territory and at the same time attends to details of arguments. We are shown the inner workings of the systems of inquiry, not a lot of names and dates. This is the book for those who want to know about classical Indian thought...
— Stephen Phillips, professor of Philosophy and Asian Studies, University of Texas at Austin