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The Golden Age of Indian Buddhist Philosophy in the First Millennium CE (The Oxford History of Philosophy),Used
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Jan Westerhoff unfolds the story of one of the richest episodes in the history of Indian thought, the development of Buddhist philosophy in the first millennium CE. He starts from the composition of the Abhidharma works before the beginning of the common era and continues up to the time of Dharmakirti in the sixth century. This period was characterized by the development of a variety of philosophical schools and approaches that have shaped Buddhist thought up to the present day: the scholasticism of the Abhidharma, the Madhyamaka's theory of emptiness, Yogacara idealism, and the logical and epistemological works of Dinnaga and Dharmakirti. The book attempts to describe the historical development of these schools in their intellectual and cultural context, with particular emphasis on three factors that shaped the development of Buddhist philosophical thought: the need to spell out the contents of canonical texts, the discourses of the historical Buddha and the Mahayana sutras; the desire to defend their positions by sophisticated arguments against criticisms from fellow Buddhists and from nonBuddhist thinkers of classical Indian philosophy; and the need to account for insights gained through the application of specific meditative techniques. While the main focus is the period up to the sixth century CE, Westerhoff also discusses some important thinkers who influenced Buddhist thought between this time and the decline of Buddhist scholastic philosophy in India at the beginning of the thirteenth century. His aim is that the historical presentation will also allow the reader to get a better systematic grasp of key Buddhist concepts such as nonself, suffering, reincarnation, karma, and nirvana.
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- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is hardcover bound. This binding type enhances durability and makes it suitable for frequent use.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Jan Westerhoff. He is known for his expertise in Buddhist philosophy and has contributed significantly to the field.
- Q: What is the book about? A: The book discusses the development of Buddhist philosophy in the first millennium CE. It covers various philosophical schools and key thinkers who influenced Buddhist thought.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners. It provides a historical context that helps readers understand complex Buddhist concepts.
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- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or images? A: No, the book does not include illustrations or images. It focuses on text to convey philosophical ideas.
- Q: How does this book compare to other books on Buddhist philosophy? A: This book offers a comprehensive historical approach. It stands out by emphasizing the intellectual context of Buddhist philosophy compared to more general texts.
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