A Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy: Sanskrit Terms Defined in English (New and Revised Edition) / Edition 2

by John A. Grimes

Overview

This new and revised edition provides a comprehensive dictionary of Indian philosophical terms. Terms are provided in both devanagari and roman transliteration along with their English translations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780791430682
Publisher:	State University of New York Press
Publication date:	10/17/1996
Edition description:	New and Revised
Pages:	404
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

John Grimes has taught at universities in India, Canada, and the United States and at the National University of Singapore. He is the author of Problems and Perspectives in Religious Discourse and Ganapati: Song of the Self, both published by SUNY Press.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Scheme of Transliteration

Scheme of Pronunciation

A Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy

Authors and Their Philosophical Works

Charts

The Vedas
Sourcebooks of the Nāstika Systems
Sourcebooks of the Astika Systems
Sourcebooks of the Saiva Schools
Padārthas (Categories)
Vaisesika Padārthas (Categories)
Jainism Categories
Saiva Siddhānta Tattva(s)
Kashmir Saivism Tattva(s)
Scheme of Visistādvaita
Jaina Epistemology
Evolution of Prakrti According to Sānkhya
Cakras
Angasthala

Editorial Reviews

Alphabetized by the Roman translation, provides the devanagari script as well as general translation and the technical uses by various religious traditions. Includes cross-referencing of ideas, 14 charts of categories and sources for the major philosophical systems (though not a complete bibliography) and guides to pronunciation and transliteration. Paperback edition ($12.95) not seen. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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