Bibliograph

The essential Vedanta, a new source book of Advaita Vedanta

Type

Label

The essential Vedanta, a new source book of Advaita Vedanta

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The essential Vedanta

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

The library of perennial philosophyTreasures of the world's religions series

Sub title

a new source book of Advaita Vedanta

Summary

This book is the only comprehensive introduction to Advaita Vedanta that traces the history of this tradition by means of primary sources. The sources (in translation) are, drawn from Sanskrit texts by some of the most important advaitic thinkers. The editors have filled in the appropriate background materials to make this a book through which readers can understand Advaita Vedanta both, in terms of cultural history and philosophy. The book reveals the classical form of this great tradition of thought, showing how it actually functioned in Indian culture, and demonstrates its distinctive philosophical achievements

Target audience

adult

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