Buddhist Philosophy: A Historical Analysis / Edition 1

by David J. Kalupahana

Overview

This introduction to Buddhism examines its basic philosophical teachings and historical development, setting forth complex and significant ideas in a straightforward and simple style that is easily accessible to the student. The author's orientation is philosophical, rather than religious or sociological. This approach is both the uniqueness and the strength of the work.Part I outlines the historical background out of which Buddhism arose and emphasizes the teachings of early Buddhism. Part II examines developments in the history of Buddhist thought and the emergence of the various schools of Buddhism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824803926
Publisher:	University of Hawaii Press, The
Publication date:	07/01/1984
Series:	National Foreign Language Center Technical Reports
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	212
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	1410L (what's this?)