The Aphorisms Of The Nyaya Philosophy (1850)

von Viswanatha, Gautama

62 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The Aphorisms of the Nyaya Philosophy is a book written by Gautama in 1850. It is a comprehensive guide to the Nyaya philosophy, which is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy. The book is divided into five chapters, each of which deals with a different aspect of the Nyaya philosophy. The first chapter outlines the basic principles of the Nyaya philosophy, including the nature of reality and the importance of logic and reasoning. The second chapter deals with the means of knowledge, including perception, inference, and testimony. The third chapter discusses the nature of the self and the soul, while the fourth chapter focuses on the concept of karma and its role in the Nyaya philosophy. The final chapter of the book deals with the concept of liberation or moksha, which is the ultimate goal of the Nyaya philosophy. Throughout the book, Gautama uses aphorisms or short, pithy statements to convey the key ideas of the Nyaya philosophy. Overall, The Aphorisms of the Nyaya Philosophy is an important text for anyone interested in Hindu philosophy and its various schools of thought. It provides a clear and concise overview of the Nyaya philosophy and its key concepts, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Hindu philosophy.With Illustrative Extracts From The Commentary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Hinduismus
• ISBN: 9781120725004
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.11.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC