The philosophies of India

Allen, Douglas 1941- (Author). Redgrave, Lynn, 1943-2010 (Added Author).

Summary: India has perhaps the oldest living philosophical tradition in the world. Its philosophies share five general characteristics: (1) an affirmation that there's an ultimate reality (such as Brahman or Atman) based in spiritual realization (such as Moksha or Nirvana); (2) attention to the worldly cycles of birth and death (known as Samsara or Maya), involving such things as evil, ignorance, suffering, and bondage; (3) a belief in rebirth or reincarnation; (4) a belief in Karma, a law of moral causation based on past actions; and (5) an emphasis on Dharma, or moral duty. Though Indian philosophies affirm the reality of both spirit and matter, their predominant emphasis is on the spiritual ideal. Indian philosophy also is inclusivistic, embracing many alternatives or paths to one ultimate reality.

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ISBN: 0786163801 (sound recording : OverDrive Audio Book)
ISBN: 9780786163809 (sound recording : OverDrive Audio Book)
Physical Description: electronic resource
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Publisher: [Ashland, Or.] : Knowledge Products, [2006]

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General Note:	Downloadable audio file. Title from: Title details screen. Unabridged. Duration: 2:57:25.
Participant or Performer Note:	Read by Lynn Redgrave.
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