The proposed book presents an overview of select theories in the classical Vaiśeṣika system of Indian philosophy, such as the concept of categories, creation and existence, atomic theory, consciousness and cognition. It also expounds in detail the concept of dharma, the idea of the highest good and expert testimony as a valid means of knowing in Vaiśeṣika thought. Some of the major themes discussed are the religious inclination of Vaiśeṣika thought towards Pasupata Saivism, the affiliation of the Vaiśeṣika System to the basic foundations of Indian philosophical thought, namely Veda and Yoga, and their insights into science, hermeneutics and metaphysics. In addition, this book includes recent Sanskrit commentaries on key Vaiśeṣika texts and provides a glimpse of Vaiśeṣika studies across the world. Overall, this book enunciates the Vaiśeṣika view from original sources and is an important work for Vaiśeṣika studies in current times for serious students as well as researchers.
Jadual kandungan
Chapter 1. Veda and Vaiśesika.-
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2. Yoga and Vaiśesika.-
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3. Concept of Categories in Vaiśesika.-
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4. Vaiśesika Theory of Creation.-
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5. Atomic Theory of Vaiśesika.-
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6. Vaiśesika Insights into Science.-
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7. Consciousness and Cognition in Vaiśesika.-
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8. Sabda in Vaiśesika.- Chapter
9. Hermeneutical Principles in Vaiśeṣika.-
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10. Niḥśreyasa in Vyomavatī.-
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11. Are the Vaiśeṣikas Pāśupatas.-
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12. Ethics in Vaiśesika.-
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13. Recent Sanskrit Commentaries on Vaiśesikasutras.-
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14. Vaiśesika Studies Across the World.
Mengenai Pengarang
Shashi Prabha Kumar, Ph D, is currently dean, Sri Sankaracarya Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi. Till recently (2017), she worked as the senior most faculty member at the Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. Earlier she was the first Vice-Chancellor at Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. Through her career spanning forty five years, Professor Kumar has taught Sanskrit studies in general and subjects of Indian philosophy in particular. Her field of specialisation is the Vaiśeṣika system of Indian philosophy, and areas of interest are Vedas, Upanisads and Bhagavadgita. She has 30 books and more than 150 research papers to her credit. Some of her recent publications are Sutra, Smrti and Sastra (New Delhi: 2016), Drops of Vedic Nectar (Delhi: 2016), Sanskrit Studies III (Delhi: 2014), Classical Vaiśeṣika in Indian Philosophy (Oxford: 2013), Sanskrit Across Cultures (Delhi: 2007), Sanskrit and Other Indian Languages (Delhi: 2007), Veda as Word (Delhi: 2006). She is the recipient of several awards, including the President’s Certificate of Honour in Sanskrit (2014).
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