Christopher G Framarin

Desire and Motivation in Indian Philosophy

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Produktbeschreibung

This book advances an original interpretation of the orthodox Indian theories of motivation in light of the Indian prohibition on desire and evaluates its consequences for Indian ethics and soteriology.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. August 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 308g
• ISBN-13: 9780415627573
• ISBN-10: 0415627575
• Artikelnr.: 35203570

Autorenporträt

Christopher G. Framarin is Assistant Professor in the Departments of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Calgary, Canada. His areas of research are Indian philosophy, philosophy of religion, and ethics.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1. Four Interpretations of Desireless Action 2. Desireless
Action in the Yogasutra 3. The Desire for Moksha 4. Unselfish Desires 5.
Desireless Action in the Manusmrti 6. Desireless Action in the Nyayasutra
and Brahmasiddhi 7. A Defense of Desireless Action. Conclusion