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Jaina Scriptures and Philosophy

Peter Flügel editor Olle Qvarnström editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:19th Jun '15

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Interest in Indian religion and comparative philosophy has increased in recent years, but despite this the study of Jaina philosophy is still in its infancy. This book looks at the role of philosophy in Jaina tradition, and its significance within the general developments in Indian philosophy.

Bringing together chapters by philologists, historians and philosophers, the book focuses on karman theory, the theory of conditional predication, epistemology and the debates of Jaina philosophers with representatives of competing traditions, such as Ājīvika, Buddhist and Hindu. It analyses the relationship between religion and philosophy in Jaina scriptures, both Digambara and Śvetāmbara, and will be of interest to scholars and students of South Asian Religion, Philosophy, and Philology.

ISBN: 9781138839892

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 521g

270 pages