Jaina Scriptures and Philosophy

By Olle Qvarnström, Peter Flügel | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

Interest in Indian religion and comparative philosophy has increased in recent years, but despite this the study of Jaina philosophy is still in its infancy. This book looks at the role of philosophy in Jaina tradition, and its significance within the general developments in Indian philosophy.

Bringing together chapters by philologists, historians and philosophers, the book focuses on karman theory, the theory of conditional predication, epistemology and the debates of Jaina philosophers with representatives of competing traditions, such as ?j?vika, Buddhist and Hindu. It analyses the relationship between religion and philosophy in Jaina scriptures, both Digambara and ?vet?mbara, and will be of interest to scholars and students of South Asian Religion, Philosophy, and Philology.

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Interest in Indian religion and comparative philosophy has increased in recent years, but despite this the study of Jaina philosophy is still in its infancy. This book looks at the role of philosophy in Jaina tradition, and its significance within the general developments in Indian philosophy.

Bringing together chapters by philologists, historians and philosophers, the book focuses on karman theory, the theory of conditional predication, epistemology and the debates of Jaina philosophers with representatives of competing traditions, such as ?j?vika, Buddhist and Hindu. It analyses the relationship between religion and philosophy in Jaina scriptures, both Digambara and ?vet?mbara, and will be of interest to scholars and students of South Asian Religion, Philosophy, and Philology.

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What is Jaina Scriptures and Philosophy about?

Interest in Indian religion and comparative philosophy has increased in recent years, but despite this the study of Jaina philosophy is still in its infancy. This book looks at the role of philosophy in Jaina tradition, and its significance within the general developments in Indian philosophy.

Bringing together chapters by philologists, historians and philosophers, the book focuses on karman theory, the theory of conditional predication, epistemology and the debates of Jaina philosophers with representatives of competing traditions, such as ?j?vika, Buddhist and Hindu. It analyses the relationship between religion and philosophy in Jaina scriptures, both Digambara and ?vet?mbara, and will be of interest to scholars and students of South Asian Religion, Philosophy, and Philology.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Jaina Scriptures and Philosophy?

Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Religion: general

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Is Jaina Scriptures and Philosophy part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Routledge Advances in Jaina Studies

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Jaina Scriptures and Philosophy?

Olle Qvarnström, Peter Flügel

Who is the Publisher of the book Jaina Scriptures and Philosophy?

Taylor and Francis

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Jaina Scriptures and Philosophy is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317557173) and pdf(ISBN 9781317557180)