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The Philosophy of the Upanishads

The Philosophy of the Upanishads

Deussen, Paul
Geden, A. S.

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Fiction AnthologiesHinduismIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 116260235X
ISBN13: 9781162602356
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 444
Weight: 1.67
Height: 0.90 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Philosophy of the Upanishads is a comprehensive book written by Paul Deussen that delves into the ancient Indian philosophy of the Upanishads. The Upanishads are a collection of texts that form the basis of Hindu philosophy and are considered to be one of the most important scriptures of ancient India. In this book, Deussen explores the key concepts and ideas presented in the Upanishads, including the nature of the self, the concept of Brahman, and the goal of human life. He also examines the different schools of thought that have emerged from the Upanishads, including Advaita Vedanta, which emphasizes the unity of all things, and Samkhya, which focuses on the duality of matter and spirit. Throughout the book, Deussen provides a detailed analysis of the Upanishads, drawing on his extensive knowledge of Sanskrit and Indian philosophy. The Philosophy of the Upanishads is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Indian philosophy and the Upanishads in particular.1908. This treatise on the Upanishads illustrates the teaching of the ancient Indian seers and is presented in the clearest light, and claims the sympathetic study of all lovers of truth. It discussed the philosophy of the Upanishads, the culminating point of the Indian doctrine of the universe. Divided into five parts entitled: introduction to the philosophy of the Upanishads; Part I: theology, or the doctrine of Brahman; Part II: cosmology, or the doctrine of the universe; Part III: psychology, or the doctrine of the soul; Part IV: eschatology, or the doctrine of transmigration and emancipation, including the way thither (practical philosophy).This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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