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This book introduces the vast topic of Indian philosophy. It begins with a study of the major Upanishads, and then surveys the philosophical ideas contained in the Bhagavadgita. After a short excursion into Buddhism, it summarizes the salient ideas of the six systems of Indian philosophy: Nyaya, Vaisesika, Samkhya, Yoga, Purva Mimamsa, and Vedanta. It concludes with an introduction to contemporary Indian thought.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
Why Study Indian Philosophy?
An Outline of Indian Philosophy
1 The Vedas
2 The Upanishads
The Isa Upanishad
3 The Kena and Katha Upanishads
The Kena Upanishad
The Katha Upanishad
4 Prasna and Mundaka Upanishads
The Prasna Upanishad
The Mundaka Upanishad
5 The Māndukya, Taittirīya, and Chāndogya Upanishads
The Māndukya Upanishad
The Taittirāya Upanishad
The Chāndogya Upanishad
6 The Brhadāranyaka and Other Upanishads
The Brhadāranyaka Upanishad
A Brief Look at Some Other Upanishads
7 The Bhagavadgīta
The Historical and Literary Background of the Gita
An Overview of the Bhagavadgīta
8 Buddhism
The Story of the Buddha
Ethical Philosophy of the Dhammapada
The Expansion of Buddhist Thought
9 Nyāya and Vaisesika
Nyāya
Vaisesika
10 Sāmkhya and Yoga
Sāmkhya
Yoga
11 Pūrva Mimāmsā and Vedānta
Pūrva Mimāmsā
Vedānta
12 Modern Thought
Vivekananda
Aurobindo
Tagore
Gandhi
Krishnamurti
Radhakrishnan
Appendix 1: Possible Topics for Essay 1
Appendix 2: Possible Topics for Essay 2
Appendix 3: How to Write an Essay
Works Cited
Index
