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1. 1. Outlines Of Indian Philosophy

   

   A concise, accessible survey of classical Indian philosophy that systematically presents the main orthodox schools (Sāṃkhya, Yoga, Nyāya, Vaiśeṣika, Mīmāṃsā, Vedānta) alongside Buddhist and Jain thought, explaining their fundamental doctrines and historical interrelations. It covers central issues—nature of reality and self, epistemology (pramāṇas such as perception, inference, testimony), cosmology, ethics, karma and liberation, and aesthetic theory—while comparing arguments, technical categories, and critical responses to illuminate continuities and contrasts across traditions.

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2. 2. The Essentials Of Indian Philosophy

   

   A concise, readable introduction to the main currents of Indian thought, presenting the historical development, central doctrines, and methods of major schools such as Vedic/Upanishadic, Buddhist, Jain, Nyāya, Vaiśeṣika, Sāṃkhya, Yoga, Mīmāṃsā, and Vedānta; it explains key concepts like brahman, ātman, karma, mokṣa, dharma, and the pramāṇas, compares differing metaphysical and epistemological positions, and highlights how these systems address problems of knowledge, reality, and liberation. The treatment balances scholarly clarity with accessibility, aiming to show both the internal logic of each tradition and their interrelations, making it useful for newcomers and students seeking an overview of Indian philosophical thought.