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A Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy: Sanskrit Terms Defined in English » (New and Revised)

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Authors: John Grimes
ISBN-13: 9780791430682, ISBN-10: 0791430685
Format: Paperback
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Date Published: September 1996
Edition: New and Revised

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Author Biography: John Grimes

Book Synopsis

Containing over 500 new listings of frequently used religious terms and numerous etymological derivations, this new and revised edition of A Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy provides a comprehensive dictionary of Indian philosophical terms in both devanagari and roman transliteration along with an English translation. It offers special meanings of words used as technical terms within particular philosophical systems and contains the meanings of terms fundamental to epistemology, metaphysics, and practical teaching of heterodox and orthodox schools of Indian philosophy.

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Alphabetized by the Roman translation, provides the devanagari script as well as general translation and the technical uses by various religious traditions. Includes cross-referencing of ideas, 14 charts of categories and sources for the major philosophical systems (though not a complete bibliography) and guides to pronunciation and transliteration. Paperback edition ($12.95) not seen. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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