Comparative Analysis of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain Philosophies - Softcover

Comparative Analysis of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain Philosophies

Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. ABOUT THE BOOK:- One can divide this voluminous book titled, "Comparative Analysis of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain Philosophies", consisting of 37 chapters, into five broad sections. The first section (chapter 1) consists of 'Introduction'. The second section consisting of 18 chapters (chapters 2-19), deals with Hindu Philosophy. The third section, consisting of 8 chapters (chapters 20-27) describes the Buddhist Philosophy. The fourth section, consisting of 8 chapters (chapters 28-35) deals with Jain Philosophy. The fifth and the final section, consisting of 2 chapters (chapters 36-37) compares the philosophical aspects (similarities and differences) between these religions. The author sincerely believes that a book of this nature comparing the similarities and differences between the three major Asian religions (that is, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism) will add to the value and knowledge of the eager readers. It will be useful as a text book for the students, a reference source for the research scholars studying comparative philosophies of religions, and finally to a large section of general readers across the globe. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Prof. (Dr.) Jai Paul Dudeja (born in June, 1948) has been in regular employment as a Scientist, Professor, Dean, Director, Principal and a Senior Administrator in various educational institutions, universities, laboratories, public and private organizations. He superannuated as a Senior Scientist in May 2008 from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Government of India. After DRDO, he served for over 11 years, till his last posting as a Director at Amity University Gurgaon, from where he retired in Nov 2019. Till date, Dr. Dudeja has published/ presented about 90 research papers in various national and international journals/conferences. Out of these, 21 research papers are on spirituality and consciousness etc. Besides this, he has authored following eight books on spirituality: 1. Gayatri Mantra: A GPS to Enlightenment, 2. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra: An Invincible Armour for Conquering Death 3. Ajapa-Japa Sohum-Humsa Mantra: An Eternal Mantra for Inner Consciousness 4. The Third Eye: A Spiritual Laser for Stimulating Inner Awakening 5. Quantum Physics of Consciousness and Non-Duality In Eastern Philosophy 6. Quantum Science of Love, Healing, Happiness, and Bliss in Ancient Wisdom 7. Chakras Healing and Kundalini Awakening by Yogic Techniques, 8. Meditation Practices across the Globe and their Beneficial Effects. Dr. Dudeja has delivered many invited lectures in international conferences on Spirituality in India and abroad. CONTENTS Preface 11 Acknowledgements 15 SECTION - 1: INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction And Overview 19 1.1 What is Religion? 1.2 What is the Purpose of Religion? 1.3 What is Theology? 1.4 Philosophy of Religion 1.5 What is the difference between Philosophy and Religion? 1.6 What is the difference between Theology and Philosophy? 1.7 Which are the Major Indian Religions? 1.8 Comparison between Hindu, Buddhist and Jain Philosophies. SECTION - 2: HINDU PHILOSOPHY 2. Introduction to Hindu Philosophy 39 2.1 Classifications in Hindu Philosophy 2.2 Epistemology or Pramana 2.3 S?mkhya Philosophy 2.4 Yoga Philosophy 2.5 Vaisheshika 2.6 Ny?ya Philosophy 2.7 M?m?m?s? Philosophy 2.8 Ved?nta Philosophy 2.9 N?stika Classification of Schools. 3. Samkhya Philosophy 55 3.1 Introduction to Samkhya Philosophy 3.2 Purpose of Samkhya Philosophy 3.3 Philosophy of Samkhya 3.4 25 Tattvas (elements) in Samkhya Philosophy 3.5 Theory of Causation in Samkhya 3.6 The Samkhya Karika 3.7 Samkhya Philosophy in Mahabharata 3.8 Samkhya Philosophy in Bhagavad Gita. 4. Yoga Philosophy 69 4.1 Introduction to Yoga philosophy 4.2 Separate Darshana 4.3 The Eight-Fold Yoga (Ashtanga Yoga) Path of Patanjali 4.4 Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 4.5 Four Systems of Yoga. 5. Karma Yoga Philosophy 83 5.1 Introduction to Karma Yoga 5.2 Three Types of Karma 5.3 More on Karma Yoga. 6. Bhakti Yoga Philoso. Artikel-Nr. PB1111024788982

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