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Buddhist Philosophy: A Historical Analysis

By David J. Kalupahana

Book information

Publisher
University of Hawaii Press
Year
1984
ISBN
9780824861711
DOI
10.1515/9780824861711
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
11 MB (11400326 bytes)
Pages
212\212
Library
degruyter.com
Time added
2023-08-22 17:40:54

Description

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.

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