| Indian Buddhist Theories of Persons: Vasubandhu's Refutation of the Theory of a Self Contributor(s): Duerlinger, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415406110 ISBN-13: 9780415406116 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2006 Annotation: In this book, Vasubandhu's classic work "Refutation of the Theory of a Self" is translated and provided with an introduction and commentary. The translation, the first into a modern Western language from the Sanskrit text, is intended for use by those who wish to begin a careful philosophical study of Indian Buddhist theories of persons. Special features of the introduction and commentary are their extensive explanations of the arguments for the theories of persons of Vasubandhu and the Pudgalavadines, the Buddhist philosophers whose theory is the central target of Vasubandhu's refutation of the theory of a self. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - General - Philosophy | Mind & Body - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Arts & Humanities |
| Dewey: 126 |
| Series: Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.00 lbs) 324 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this book, Vasubandhu's classic work Refutation of the Theory of a Self is translated and provided with an introduction and commentary. The translation, the first into a modern Western language from the Sanskrit text, is intended for use by those who wish to begin a careful philosophical study of Indian Buddhist theories of persons. Special features of the introduction and commentary are their extensive explanations of the arguments for the theories of persons of Vasubandhu and the Pudgalavâdines, the Buddhist philosophers whose theory is the central target of Vasubandhu's refutation of the theory of a self. |