Philosophy in Classical India: The Proper Work of Reason
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Philosophy in Classical India: The Proper Work of Reason – Jonardon Ganeri Jonardon Ganeri’s Philosophy in Classical India: The Proper Work of Reason presents a fresh and insightful analysis of classical Indian philosophy, focusing on the role of reason and rational inquiry in Indian intellectual traditions. Challenging the stereotype that Indian philosophy is primarily mystical or religious, Ganeri argues that rational debate, logical analysis, and systematic reasoning were central to Indian philosophical thought. The book explores key schools of classical Indian philosophy, including Nyāya, Vaiśeṣika, Mīmāṃsā, Vedānta, and Buddhist epistemology, highlighting their contributions to logic, metaphysics, and epistemology. Ganeri examines how Indian philosophers developed sophisticated theories of perception, inference, language, and consciousness, demonstrating that their approaches were comparable to those of their Western counterparts. A key theme in the book is how Indian thinkers viewed the "proper work of reason"—whether as a tool for acquiring knowledge, understanding reality, or achieving liberation (mokṣa). Ganeri also explores the methods of philosophical argumentation used in classical texts, showing how Indian philosophy was deeply engaged with rational discourse and intellectual rigor. By bridging the gap between Indian and Western philosophical traditions, Philosophy in Classical India provides a compelling reevaluation of India's philosophical heritage. It is an essential read for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the depth and sophistication of classical Indian thought.
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