Outline Of The Vedanta System Of Philosophy According To Shankara (1906), (Hardcover)

""Outline of the Vedanta System of Philosophy According to Shankara"" is a book written by Paul Deussen, first published in 1906. It is a comprehensive guide to the Vedanta system of philosophy as interpreted by the great Indian philosopher Shankara. This book provides a detailed overview of the Vedanta system, including its historical development, key philosophical concepts, and its relationship to other Indian philosophical traditions. The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the history of Indian philosophy and the development of the Vedanta system. It provides an overview of the major philosophical schools in India, including the Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, and Mimamsa schools, and how they influenced the development of Vedanta. The second part of the book focuses on the Vedanta system itself, with a particular emphasis on Shankara's interpretation of it. The author discusses key concepts such as Brahman, Atman, Maya, and Karma, and explains how they relate to each other within the Vedanta system. He also explores Shankara's views on epistemology, ethics, and the nature of reality. The book provides a clear and concise overview of the Vedanta system, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in Indian philosophy. Overall, ""Outline of the Vedanta System of Philosophy According to Shankara"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Indian philosophy and the Vedanta system in particular. It is a well-written and informative guide that provides a comprehensive overview of this important philosophical tradition.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.