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Beschreibung
This Element provides an argumentative introduction to the doctrines of karma and rebirth in Hinduism. It explains how various Hindu texts, traditions, and figures have understood the philosophical nuances of karma and rebirth. It also acquaints readers with some of the most important academic debates about these doctrines. The Element's primary argumentative aim is to defend the rationality of accepting the truth of karma and rebirth through a critical examination of an array of arguments for and against these doctrines. It concludes by highlighting the relevance of karma and rebirth to contemporary philosophical debates on a variety of issues. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.
This Element provides an argumentative introduction to the doctrines of karma and rebirth in Hinduism. It explains how various Hindu texts, traditions, and figures have understood the philosophical nuances of karma and rebirth. It also acquaints readers with some of the most important academic debates about these doctrines. The Element's primary argumentative aim is to defend the rationality of accepting the truth of karma and rebirth through a critical examination of an array of arguments for and against these doctrines. It concludes by highlighting the relevance of karma and rebirth to contemporary philosophical debates on a variety of issues. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Introduction; 2. Karma and rebirth in the Upaniads and Bhagavad-Gt; 3. Nuances of karma and rebirth in classical and modern Hindu traditions; 4. Arguments in support of karma and rebirth; 5. Arguments against karma and rebirth; 6. The relevance of karma and rebirth to debates in contemporary philosophy; References.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
Genre: Importe, Philosophie
Jahrhundert: 20. & 21. Jahrhundert
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9781009461139
ISBN-10: 1009461133
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Medhananda, Swami
Hersteller: Cambridge University Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 152 x 5 mm
Von/Mit: Swami Medhananda
Erscheinungsdatum: 28.07.2025
Gewicht: 0,131 kg
Artikel-ID: 133789298