The Birth Of Meaning In Hindu Thought
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The Birth Of Meaning In Hindu Thought
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Author : David B. Zilberman
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
The Birth Of Meaning In Hindu Thought written by David B. Zilberman and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Philosophy categories.
In his letter to B. K. Matilal, dated February 20, 1977, the author of this book wrote about his work on Advaita-Vedanta: " ... It was not to present Advaita in the light of current problems of the logic of scientific discovery and modern philosophy of language ... but just the contrary. I do not believe that any 'logic without metaphysics' or 'philosophy of language without thinking' is possible." This passage alone may serve as the clue to Zilberman's understanding and mode of explaining that specific and highly original approach to (not 'of'!) philosophy that he himself nicknamed modal. Four points would seem to me to be most essential here. First, a philosophy cannot have 'anything un-thinking' as its object of investigation. Language, to Zilberman, is not a phenomenon of con sciousness but a spontaneously working natural mechanism (like, for instance, 'mind' to some Buddhist philosophers). It may, of course, be come used for and by consciousness; consciousness may see itself, so to speak, in language, but only secondarily, only as in one of its modifica tions, derivations or modalities. That is why to Zilberman linguistic- as to Kant psychology - cannot and must not figure as the primary ground for any philosophical investigation.
Hinduism
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Author : Swami Nikhilananda
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-11-29
Hinduism written by Swami Nikhilananda and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-29 with Religion categories.
First Published in 1959, Hinduism written specifically for the modern readers describes and interprets one of the world’s chief religions. For thousands of years Indian sages have speculated on man, creation, and the universe. One result has been an astonishing amount of myth and ritual, of art, asceticism, and philosophy. Swami Nikhilananda provides a brief account of Hinduism in both its theoretical and its practical aspects. It is written mainly from the point of view of non-dualism which the author argues is the highest achievement of India’s mystical insights and philosophical speculation, and her real contribution to world culture. The volume deals with themes like Hindu Ethics; Karma-Yoga; Bhakti-Yoga; Jnana- Yoga; Raja-Yoga; and Tantra. This complete survey of Hindu beliefs and customs is indispensable for scholars and researchers of Hinduism, religion, Indian philosophy, Indian culture, and heritage.
Analogy In Indian And Western Philosophical Thought
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Author : David B. Zilberman
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2006-08-02
Analogy In Indian And Western Philosophical Thought written by David B. Zilberman and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-08-02 with Philosophy categories.
This book is unusual in many respects. It was written by a prolific author whose tragic untimely death did not allow to finish this and many other of his undertakings. It was assembled from numerous excerpts, notes, and fragments according to his initial plans. Zilberman’s legacy still awaits its true discovery and this book is a second installment to it after The Birth of Meaning in Hindu Thought (Kluwer, 1988). Zilberman’s treatment of analogy is unique in its approach, scope, and universality for Western philosophical thought. Constantly compared to eastern and especially classical Indian interpretations, analogy is presented by Zilberman as an important and in many ways primary method of philosophizing or philosophy-building. Due to its universality, this method can be also applied in linguistics, logic, social analysis, as well as historical and anthropological research. These applications are integral part of Zilberman’s book. A prophetic leap to largely uncharted territories, this book could be of considerable interest for experts and novices in the field of analogy alike.
Hindu Philosophy Of Life
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Author : Ramesh N Patel
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2020-09-24
Hindu Philosophy Of Life written by Ramesh N Patel and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-24 with categories.
This work is a solid introduction to Hinduism, the oldest living major religion of the world. It is also much more. Starting with showing how Hinduism stands out rather than fits in with other religions of the world, it develops a Hindu's wish list of desirable ingredients of a model religion.It then enunciates a four-point definition of Hinduism that is clear, coherent and comprehensive. The definition provides a good firm identity to a Hindu who can flaunt it with confidence in dialog with other religions of the world. It is shown how the definition fulfills the Hindu wish list.Further, the book stands out by developing a thematic structure to encompass major aspects of Hinduism in sixteen well-ordered themes. The sixteen foundational themes of Hinduism thus brought out comprise central essence of Hinduism as well as salient contributions of the Hindu genius to the evolution of the spiritual history of the world. The book discusses shruti, smriti, itihasa and purana, the classic sources of Hinduism in relation to its emphasis on experiential spirituality rather than external religion. It illustrates how the Hindu view and way of life can be applied to real life situations, thus showing the living relevance of Hinduism's outlook on the meaning of life.The book sports universal spirituality of Hinduism in a positive and constructive way with appropriate intellectual underpinnings. The book makes manifest the healing potential of the Hindu spirituality for the polarizing conflicts of the present-day world The several outstanding features of the work, together with an accessible style, make the book a truly worthwhile reading.
A Synoptic Panorama Of The Hindu Thought And Practice
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Author : Dwarika Nath Raina
language : en
Publisher: Notion Press
Release Date : 2020-02-24
A Synoptic Panorama Of The Hindu Thought And Practice written by Dwarika Nath Raina and has been published by Notion Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-24 with Religion categories.
Who am I? What is the purpose of my existence? These are some questions that plague the mind as a constant conflict between our impending desires and our feverish drive to reach them while we remain ignorant of our abilities as prima donna of creation, to reach higher forms of consciousness and become who we are meant to be! It’s a must-read for the youth, as it seeks to open not just your mind and heart but also to redeem you from yourself from remaining enslaved in birth after birth. It is a distillation of our scriptures in a very concise and succinct manner to make you imbibe the essence of our thought and spirituality. If these words fire your zeal to become one with existence, we would consider the book to have achieved its goal. Reach us at: [email protected]
The Birth Of Indian Psychology And Its Development In Buddhism
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Author : Caroline Augusta Foley Rhys Davids
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
The Birth Of Indian Psychology And Its Development In Buddhism written by Caroline Augusta Foley Rhys Davids and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Brahmanism categories.
Philosophy Of The Bhagavad Gita
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Author : Keya Maitra
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2018-03-22
Philosophy Of The Bhagavad Gita written by Keya Maitra and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-22 with Philosophy categories.
Philosophy of The Bhagavad Gita: A Contemporary Introduction presents a complete philosophical guide and new translation of the most celebrated text of Hinduism. While usually treated as mystical and religious poetry, this new translation focuses on the philosophy underpinning the story of a battle between two sets of cousins of the Aryan clan. Designed for use in the classroom, this lively and readable translation: - Situates the text in its philosophical and cultural contexts - Features summaries and chapter analyses and questions at the opening and end of each of the eighteen chapters encouraging further study - Highlights points of comparison and overlap between Indian and Western philosophical concepts and themes such as just war, care ethics, integrity and authenticity - Includes a glossary allowing the reader to determine the meaning of central concepts Written with clarity and without presupposing any prior knowledge of Hinduism, Philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita: A Contemporary Introduction reveals the importance and value of reading the Gita philosophically.
Hinduism For Today
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Author : Ramesh N. Patel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-10-01
Hinduism For Today written by Ramesh N. Patel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-01 with Religion categories.
What is Hinduism? Who is a Hindu? What form should Hinduism take in this day and age? This book proposes serious answers to these important challenging questions and presents them in an engaging way. Four men and four women, committed Hindus from different walks of life, gather under the format of a seminar to discuss these questions. They engage in the hard thinking necessary to develop a four-point definition of Hinduism. They construct foundations of a moderate viable Hinduism using the definition. They show how different structures can be built on the foundations allowing expression of individual creativity and freedom. The book is the dialog of the eight diverse Hindus who show human emotions and passion along with acute reasoning, evolving a fascinating discourse. They traverse far and wide over the panorama of world religions as well as Eastern and Western philosophy. The result is a comprehensive philosophy of life that can inspire and empower not only Hindus but also all humans deeply interested in universal humanistic spirituality with competitive intellectual underpinning relevant for today.
The Hindu Tradition
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Author : Ainslie T. Embree
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2011-03-09
The Hindu Tradition written by Ainslie T. Embree and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-09 with Religion categories.
This book, compiled from basic Hindu writings, is an exploration of the essential meaning of the Hindu tradition, the way of thinking and acting that has dominated life in India for the last three thousand years. Selections from religious, literary and philosophic works are preceded by introductory material that summarizes historical developments and cultural movements. While much attention is given to religion, many selections deal with social life, political relationships, and the Indian attitude to human love and passion. The arrangement of the material suggests the growth and development of Indian life through the centuries, and makes clear that Indian culture has never been static, but rather has been characterized at all times by a remarkable vitality and creativity. The selections range in time from the Rig Veda, composed around 1000 B.C., to the writings of Radhakrishnan, formerly the President of India. They illustrate both the continuity of the Hindu tradition and its vitality, for Hinduism is probably more vibrant and alive at the present time than it has been for many centuries. The ideals and values, the unquestioned assumptions and the persistent doubts that are presented here from the literature of the past are the fundamental ingredients of the life of modern India.
Hermeneutics And Hindu Thought Toward A Fusion Of Horizons
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Author : Rita Sherma
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-05-21
Hermeneutics And Hindu Thought Toward A Fusion Of Horizons written by Rita Sherma and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-05-21 with Philosophy categories.
The advent of Hindu Studies coincides with the emergence of modern hermeneutics. Despite this co-emergence and rich possibilities inherent in dialectical encounters between theories of modern and post-modern hermeneutics, and those of Hindu hermeneutical traditions, such an enterprise has not been widely endeavored. The aim of this volume is to initiate such an interface. Essays in this volume reflect one or more of the following categories: (1) Examination of challenges and possibilities inherent in applying Western hermeneutics to Hindu traditions. (2) Critiques of certain heuristics used, historically, to “understand” Hindu traditions. (3) Elicitation of new hermeneutical paradigms from Hindu thought, to develop cross-cultural or dialogical hermeneutics. Applications of interpretive methodologies conditioned by Western culture to classify Indian thought have had important impacts. Essays by Sharma, Bilimoria, Sugirtharajah, and Tilak examine these impacts, offering alternate interpretive models for understanding Hindu concepts in particular and the Indian religious context in general. Several essays offer original insights regarding potential applications of traditional Hindu philosophical principles to cross-cultural hermeneutics (Long, Bilimoria, Klostermaier, Adarkar, and Taneja). Others engage Hindu texts philosophically to elicit deeper interpretations (Phillips, and Rukmani). In presenting essays that are both critical and constructive, we seek to uncover intellectual space for creative dialectical engagement that, we hope, will catalyze a reciprocal hermeneutics.