Buddhist Philosophy: A Historical Analysis

This introduction to Buddhism examines its basic philosophical teachings and historical development, setting forth complex and significant ideas in a straightforward and simple style that is easily accessible to the student. The author's orientation is philosophical, rather than religious or so...

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Main Author: Kalupahana, David J. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Honolulu University of Hawaii Press [1984]
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Online Access:DE-859
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Summary:This introduction to Buddhism examines its basic philosophical teachings and historical development, setting forth complex and significant ideas in a straightforward and simple style that is easily accessible to the student. The author's orientation is philosophical, rather than religious or sociological. This approach is both the uniqueness and the strength of the work.Part I outlines the historical background out of which Buddhism arose and emphasizes the teachings of early Buddhism. Part II examines developments in the history of Buddhist thought and the emergence of the various schools of Buddhism
Item Description:Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 19. Jan 2018)
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9780824861711

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