Sankhya Philosophy,The (A Critical Evaluation of Its Origins & Development)

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Title: Sankhya Philosophy,The (A Critical Evaluation of Its Origins & Development)
Author: Weerasinghe, S. G. M.
Item Code: ISBN9788170303619
Publisher: Sri Satguru Publications
Edition: 1st ed., Date: 1993, HB
Description: Chapters I – VII of this book clearly present the general characteristics of the Sankhya Philosophy. Its historical evolution through the Vedic Samhitas, the Upanishads, and the great Epics, etc. are then subjected to a lengthy scrutiny in chapters VIII – XIX. The philosophical structure of the system is, next, subjected to a critical analysis in chapters XX – XXIV. A very important section of the work comprises chapters XXV – XXVII. This is a critical comparison of the Sankhya concepts with 1) Buddhist, 2) Avestan and 3) Greek thought. Chapter XXVIII to the conclusion highlights the impact of Sankhya philosophy on various fields of socio-cultural significance.